Martha Conway

• May-2026

When World War II halts ocean travel in 1940, two American sisters find themselves stranded in Ireland— but in different realities. In 18-year-old Gaby' s world, Ireland remains neutral, just as history records. But in 17-year-old Sabine' s wor...

• Mar-2022

From the author of The Underground River comes this compelling new novel of female perseverance. Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, The Physician's Daughter is the story of two people trying to make their way in a world that is struggling to ...

• Jun-2017

'Completely charming' Imogen Hermes Gowar, author of The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock'An engaging story with lovely detail' Daily MailOhio, 1838. To save the lives of others, a young seamstress must risk her own. When young seamstress May Bedloe is left a...

• Jun-2017

Set aboard a nineteenth century riverboat theater, this is the moving, page-turning story of a charmingly frank and naive seamstress who is blackmailed into saving runaways on the Underground Railroad, jeopardizing her freedom, her livelihood, and a ...

• May-2016

Named one of Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2016

Readers' Favorite Book Award Winner

• Aug-2014

North American Book Awards Winner for Best Historical Fiction

"An extraordinary new historical novel."
-- Akron Beacon Journal

"A powerful tale of sisterhood and survival."
-- San Jose Mercury News

”Conway...

• Jun-2003

Nicola is having a really bad day. She's tired of her job, her boss, and even her San Francisco apartment, which she's just heard she's being evicted from anyway. Her life's only excitement is fueled by fantasy -- about the expensive lingerie she w...