Gemma Tizzard – författare

A daring young woman takes her brother's place to risk her life in New York City. A breathtaking historical novel full of heart and hope, family and friendship, and the sacrifices we make for love...'A page-turning debut...that reminds us that women have been quietly saving the day since the dawn of time' New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel'A wonderful story of courage, sacrifice, resilience and love. Heart-warming, romantic and at times utterly nerve-wracking, I loved every minute of it!' Anita Frank-------------As the Great Depression bites, show dancer Grace's Irish immigrant family can't afford the rising rents, nor the medicine that her little sister urgently needs. When her twin brother is injured and can no longer work on the construction of the half-built Empire State Building, Grace steps up - literally. She trades her dancing shoes for worker boots, braving deadly metal work hundreds of feet in the sky.But survival isn't guaranteed. Failure could mean not only losing her job, but also her life, and the livelihood of her family and team. Sparks fly across the great metal beams, as a terrible accident and a split-second decision leaves Grace re-evaluating everything that she thought she knew about herself...-------------'A thrilling, heartbreaking story about the power of family, friendship and women struggling to survive in a man's world. A must-read for historical fiction fans' Annie Lyons'A gorgeous, evocative story. Grace is a bold, brave heroine and her adventures on the steels are so vividly described that they made me feel dizzy! I loved the 1930s New York setting, the brilliantly drawn cast of characters and their gritty resilience, and the romance' Kerry BarrettReaders are spellbound by Gemma Tizzard's electrifying debut novel:'Breathtakingly beautiful 1930s novel about a young woman and her quest to help her brother and survive' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'READ IT! Hold your breath! Hang on! and CHEER!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Great story of strength, resilience and faith of a family' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Loved the characters, loved the book. ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Exhilarating and intense' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

In this spellbinding novel, a daring dancer risks her life atop the Empire State Building to save her beloved family.'Breathtakingly beautiful 1930s novel about a young woman and her quest to help her brother and survive' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'READ IT! Hold your breath! Hang on! And CHEER!' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A powerful and emotional read that will stay with you' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'It had me gripped from the very beginning and rooting for Grace and her family throughout' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'My heart was in my mouth when Grace was up high' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐As the Great Depression bites, show dancer Grace's Irish immigrant family can't afford the rising rents, nor the medicine that her little sister urgently needs. When her twin brother is injured and can no longer work on the construction of the half-built Empire State Building, Grace steps up - literally. She trades her dancing shoes for worker boots, braving deadly metal work hundreds of feet in the sky.But survival isn't guaranteed. Failure could mean not only losing her job, but also her life, and the livelihood of her family and team. Sparks fly across the great metal beams, as a terrible accident and a split-second decision leaves Grace re-evaluating everything that she thought she knew about herself...'A thrilling, heartbreaking story about the power of family, friendship and women struggling to survive in a man's world. A must-read for historical fiction fans' Annie Lyons'Warm, page-turning and enjoyable. Reminds us that women have been quietly saving the day since the dawn of time' Kristin Harmel'A wonderful story of courage, sacrifice, resilience and love. Heart-warming, romantic and at times utterly nerve-wracking, I loved every minute of it!' Anita Frank'A gorgeous, evocative story. Grace is a bold, brave heroine and her adventures on the steels are so vividly described that they made me feel dizzy! I loved the 1930s New York setting, the brilliantly drawn cast of characters and their gritty resilience, and the romance' Kerry Barrett

In this “thrilling, heartbreaking” (Annie Lyons, author of The Air Raid Club) debut novel set during the Great Depression in 1930s New York, a daring dancer must take her twin brother’s place as a riveter high atop the in-progress Empire State Building to save her family from ruin. Following the death of their father, Grace O’Connell and her twin brother Patrick battle to keep their family afloat as the Great Depression takes its toll on New York City. After losing her dancing job and with Patrick injured while working on the construction of the Empire State Building, Grace is forced to take a bold step disguising herself as Patrick to join the riveters on the half-built skyscraper. She quickly proves herself as capable as any man on the steel, and her affection for the loyal men around her—especially Italian immigrant Joe—grows by the day. But when a terrible accident happens, Grace is the only one capable of saving her stranded colleague and must make a split-second decision to risk everything or live with her guilt forever. Set against the dynamic backdrop of 1930s New York, this “gorgeous, evocative” (Kerry Barrett, author of The Book of Last Letters) historical fiction novel is full of heart and hope, family and friendship, and the sacrifices we make for those we love.

In this “thrilling, heartbreaking” (Annie Lyons, author of The Air Raid Club) debut novel set during the Great Depression in 1930s New York, a daring dancer must take her twin brother’s place as a riveter high atop the in-progress Empire State Building to save her family from ruin. Following the death of their father, Grace O’Connell and her twin brother Patrick battle to keep their family afloat as the Great Depression takes its toll on New York City. After losing her dancing job and with Patrick injured while working on the construction of the Empire State Building, Grace is forced to take a bold step disguising herself as Patrick to join the riveters on the half-built skyscraper. She quickly proves herself as capable as any man on the steel, and her affection for the loyal men around her—especially Italian immigrant Joe—grows by the day. But when a terrible accident happens, Grace is the only one capable of saving her stranded colleague and must make a split-second decision to risk everything or live with her guilt forever. Set against the dynamic backdrop of 1930s New York, this “gorgeous, evocative” (Kerry Barrett, author of The Book of Last Letters) historical fiction novel is full of heart and hope, family and friendship, and the sacrifices we make for those we love.

The lives of three heroic women collide in the wake of Bostons 1942 Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire in this inspiring and uplifting novel from the author of Grace of the Empire State.1942: Alice, an aspiring wife and mother, is hiding a happy secret and decides an evening at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub with her boyfriend George is the perfect way to celebrate. Inez, a young reporter, knows the Cocoanut Grove is as popular with the rich and famous as it is with young revelers, and shes eager for a hot tip. Nina, the ambitious head nurse at a nearby hospital, is halfway through her shift and hopes it will be a quiet night. But when a single spark at the club quickly explodes into a blazing inferno, all three of their lives change in an instant. A novel of survival, healing, and hope for fans of The Nature of Fragile Things and The House Is on Fire, The Nightingales of Boston is a novel that explores persistence, courage, and female friendship in the face of the unthinkable.

Ein Schritt, der alles verändertNew York, 1930: Grace O''Connell muss zusammen mit ihrem Bruder jeden Tag darum kämpfen, ihre Familie vor dem Ruin zu bewahren. Sie als Tänzerin, er als Stahlarbeiter auf dem Empire State Building. Als Grace durch die Wirtschaftskrise ihren Job verliert und sich ihr Bruder verletzt, steht die Familie vor dem Abgrund. Die waghalsige Lösung: Grace muss heimlich seinen Platz einnehmen. Verkleidet, als einzige Frau hoch über den Wolken. Grace ist wild entschlossen, doch der Schwindel kann jederzeit auffliegen und damit ihre Familie ins Unglück stürzen. Vor allem, als sie sich in einen der anderen Stahlarbeiter verliebt.