In 1792, eighteen-year-old Nancy Randolph, along with her sister and brother-in-law, Richard, are guests at the Glentivar Plantation in Virginia. The Randolphs are one of America’s wealthiest and most powerful families.

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A scandal ensues after slaves discover a white baby dead in the reeds. The rumours start immediately: Nancy Randolph had given birth to a child by Richard, people gossip. Together they killed the infant to save their reputation. What follows is a sensational trial that shakes America to its core.

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Skillfully constructed from historical documents and personal letters, Braithwaite’s novel is perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Emilia Hart, Kristin Hannah, Philippa Gregory, Stephanie Dray and Stacey Halls.

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Kate Braithwaite is the author of four historical novels based on true but overlooked events. The Scandalous Life of Nancy Randolph reveals a shocking rupture between two very different sisters in late 18th century Virginia.

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Originally from Scotland, Kate studied English at Leeds University and has subsequently lived in Canada and the US. She is the author of Sis-Stories, a Substack publication all about sisters in history and fiction, and an editor for the Historical Novel Society. Kate and her family live in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

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When using our publishing platform Atomik ePublisher, the production team were able to reference previous titles by Nancy Bilyeau to get a sense of the style of previous narratives to replicate in The Orchid Hour.

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Assisted styling software Atomik eStylist was also vital in the production process to ensure a consistent style was kept throughout to maximise readability for both print and digital platforms.

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