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Julia Kelly - THE LAST DANCE OF THE DEBUTANTE

Julia Kelly - THE LAST DANCE OF THE DEBUTANTE

Julia and I discuss The Last Dance of the Debutante, the last year Queen Elizabeth II received debutantes at court, how she enjoys focusing on time periods right before radical change, writing secondary characters, her Ask an Author series on Facebook, and much more.

Julia and I discuss The Last Dance of the Debutante, the last year Queen Elizabeth II received debutantes at court, how she enjoys focusing on time periods right before radical change, writing secondary characters, her Ask an Author series on Facebook, and much more.

Julia’s recommended reads are:

  1. The Postmistress of Paris by Meg Waite Clayton
  2. The Wedding Veil by Kristy Woodson Harvey
  3. The Appeal by Janice Hallett

 

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The Last Dance of the Debutante can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront.     

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Julia Kelly

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Julia Kelly is the international bestselling author of historical women's fiction books about the extraordinary stories of the past. Her books have been translated into 13 languages. She has also written historical romance. In addition to writing, she’s been an Emmy-nominated producer, journalist, marketing professional, and (for one summer) a tea waitress. Julia called Los Angeles, Iowa, and New York City home before settling in London.