Liberty Island

“Hume’s latest represents the best of historical fiction, proving that the past is personal, and readers will find that getting to know these women is a grounding experience.” –Booklist

“Liberty Island sweeps us into a Maine summer world where wild-hearted girls imagine themselves as pirates and treasure hunters, and one daring woman dares to write them into being. This story is a thrilling journey about the cost of independence, the necessity of re-imagining our future as women who will not be defined by others, and the power of children’s literature to shape not only stories, but lives. With vivid characters, Virginia Hume reminds us that the true work of transformation is to ask what truly matters and to listen, with courage, for the answer. Like the tides that shape the rocky Maine shore, Liberty Island traces the lives of free-spirited girls becoming women who learn that true freedom is found in fierce love, community, and the family we dare to claim–and you’ll never want to leave its shores.” –Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of The Story She Left Behind

“Hume has given readers a gem with her atmospheric and charming second novel, Liberty Island. Unfolding across the windswept shores of Maine, the posh society parties of Boston, the teeming streets of New York City and beyond, this follow-up multigenerational tale explores the intersection of family history and long-hidden secrets. With poignant twists of plot and lovingly crafted characters, this is an immersive read that will have you rooting for the strong women who drive this story.” –Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of Finding Margaret Fuller

“Liberty Island is a triumph by one of America’s most promising authors. Hume’s writing is lovely, gentle, and tender. Reading Liberty Island, I felt transported to a simpler time, but also to one that had familiar problems–experimenting with new ideas, trying to fit in, dealing with bullies, coming to terms with your own stubbornness, or falling in love after resisting for too long. A vivid and emotionally true story, set in a beautiful part of the world, that will stay with me for years to come.” –Dana Perino, #1 New York Times bestselling author of And The Good News Is…

Praise for Haven Point
“You will love curling up with this one under your beach umbrella!” –Martha MacCallum, host of The Story

“Unfolding from WWII to the present day, this delicious, intricate novel is woven together with romance, tragedy, family secrets and breath-taking surprises. I will read Haven Point over and over. I’ll give it to my friends. I’ll read anything Virginia Hume ever writes.” –Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Summer

“Haven Point checks all the boxes for a great summer read: generations of strong women, an idyllic but insular coastal town, and an emotionally-rich story that explores the peaks and valleys of life in all its complicated glory.” –Jamie Brenner, nationally bestselling author of The Forever Summer

Virginia Hume is the author of Haven Point. Her early career was spent in public affairs and political communications. She lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland with her family.

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