Based on the real story of silver screen star Rita Jolivet, who survived one of the most infamous sea crimes of the century. #ReadACrownofStars, #ShanaAbe, #KensingtonBooks

Inez, Rita's talented younger sister, was deeply in love with her husband. Although she didn't realize that Rita was on the Lusitania, she knew that George was, coming home to her... #ReadACrownofStars, #ShanaAbe, #kensingtonbooks

Once aboard, Rita was happy to discover that her brother-in-law was traveling too. But George, irl probably a spy for Great Britain, knew certain things she didn't... #ReadACrownofStars, #ShanaAbe, #KensingtonBooks

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When a star of the silver screen falls in love in the shadow of Vesuvius...
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...but Rita's beauty and talent burned even brighter across the silver screen.

Rita Jolivet shot to fame on Broadway and the West End...

Inez Jolivet, Rita's shy younger sister, was a gifted violinist who played for royalty across Gilded Age Europe.

A CROWN OF STARS, based on the true story of Rita Jolivet, the glamorous young actress who survived the Lusitania.

From my new release! Based on the true story of Rita Jolivet, Gilded Age survivor of the Lusitania. #ReadACrownofStars, #ShanaAbe, #KensingtonBooks

My new release, A Crown of Stars.
Fame. Fortune. Disaster.
The Lusitania.
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An Evening with Shana Abe | The Bookies Bookstore Denver independent bookstore for children, families, and teachers!

Denver friends! I'll be at The Bookies Bookstore tomorrow, Feb. 28, at 2:00 to give a little talk and sign books. Come on down if you can! thebookies.com/events/46806...

It's pub day for my new release, A CROWN OF STARS! So happy!! shanaabe.com

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I hope you like it!

Coming in February!! www.kensingtonbooks.com/978149675136...

Barnes & Noble is having another sale for my upcoming release! The cover was under wraps for a while, so I whipped up a little something featuring my pets! (P.S. This is not a novel about rabbits! ) www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-crown-of... #bnpreorder, #acrownofstars, #lusitania, #cutebunnies

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...and THAT cloud was the shining edge of this summer storm. (so maybe not so peaceful, after all!)

I love clouds. Love the contrast of white and silver and blue, the silent peace above me, never still, never the same. Took this from my deck today.

Another masterpiece image (taken by yours truly) letting you all know that Barnes & Noble Rewards members get a big ole discount if they preorder my next book, A CROWN OF STARS, by July 11. www.naturl.link/crownofstars
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AND! B&N members can preorder my upcoming release, A CROWN OF STARS, with a 25% discount using code PREORDER25! (It's not a story about a dog, btw. The cover is coming soon, but in the meantime, that's my Pixie Bossypants, thrilled about the news.)
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Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!