Librarians of Lisbon

Suzanne Nelson is the award-winning author of dozens of middle grade novels, including You're Bacon Me Crazy, which was adapted into a romantic comedy movie for the Hallmark Channel. Her YA novel, Serendipity's Footsteps, was a Sydney Taylor Honor Book. She has written articles about parenting for the Washington Post, and teaches writing workshops for adults and children. She loves reading and writing historical fiction. She was born in New Jersey, grew up in Southern California, attended college in Texas, and spent eight years as a children's book editor in New York City. She now lives with her family in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Suzanne can be found on Twitter @snelsonbooks and on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram @suzannenelsonbooks. Her website is suzannenelson.com. This will be her adult fiction debut.

“I could not put it down until I reached the last page! This is absolutely gripping and impeccably researched historical fiction—perfect for fans of Kate Quinn’s The Rose Code and Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale.” —Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Things We Cannot Say“You won’t want to miss out on this terrific read.” —Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue“Nelson masterfully weaves a tale filled with espionage, romance, and friendship, as her two heroines navigate a perilous world of secrets and lies. Meticulously researched with richly drawn characters and an atmospheric setting filled with both glamour and danger, this WWII novel is a must-read for fans of Kate Quinn and Pam Jenoff.” —Jane Healey, Washington Post bestselling author of The Beantown Girls“Nelson expertly weaves an edge-of-your-seat novel that depicts the dangers of espionage with the elegance of high-society reconnaissance, while tugging at the heartstrings. Highly recommend!” —Eliza Knight, USA Today bestselling author of The Mayfair Bookshop“The Librarians of Lisbon is a gripping espionage thriller and an emotionally nuanced tribute to a lifelong friendship.” —Shelf Awareness“In The Librarians of Lisbon, two best friends from Boston are recruited as Allied spies and come to Lisbon, Portugal in the midst of World War II, both of them seeking answers in their own lives. What unfolds is a fast-paced roller-coaster ride of deceit, espionage, danger, and—above all—the unbreakable bonds of friendship. As Bea and Selene gain confidence—as both spies and women—they speed toward their destinies, both of them falling in love with potentially dangerous men along the way. Author Suzanne Nelson digs deep into the tangled wartime history of Lisbon, which was known as the City of Spies because of its popularity as a rendezvous point for intelligence agents in the midst of neutral Portugal. This tense page-turner peels back new layers in the complexities of World War II espionage as it hurtles toward its satisfying finish.” —New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel