The Unstoppable Eliza Haycraft
A riveting tale of survival and ambition, The Unstoppable Eliza Haycraft takes readers on a journey through the tumultuous world of 19th century St. Louis.

Inspired by a true story, the novel opens on a May midnight in 1844 as Eliza Haycraft flees her abusive husband and a life of poverty. With only herself to rely on, Eliza must use her wits and her body to make a living in a world where women have few options.

As she rises through the ranks of the city's brothels, Eliza becomes a powerful and wealthy figure, pulling strings and making enemies along the way. And as the Civil War looms, she is faced with a heart-wrenching decision that will determine the fate of everything—and everyone—she holds dear.

Join Eliza on her journey from destitution to domination in this multi-award-winning novel that will leave you cheering and breathless. Indie Reader calls The Unstoppable Eliza Haycraft "beautifully written" and "compulsively readable." You will call it unforgettable.

Winner, Midwest Fiction, National Indie Excellence Awards
Finalist, Historical Fiction, National Indie Excellence Awards
Longlisted, Best Indie Book 2023, Shelf Unbound
Silver Medal, Plains Fiction, Independent Publisher Book Awards
Honorable Mention, Historical Fiction, The Eric Hoffer Book Award
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The Unstoppable Eliza Haycraft
A riveting tale of survival and ambition, The Unstoppable Eliza Haycraft takes readers on a journey through the tumultuous world of 19th century St. Louis.

Inspired by a true story, the novel opens on a May midnight in 1844 as Eliza Haycraft flees her abusive husband and a life of poverty. With only herself to rely on, Eliza must use her wits and her body to make a living in a world where women have few options.

As she rises through the ranks of the city's brothels, Eliza becomes a powerful and wealthy figure, pulling strings and making enemies along the way. And as the Civil War looms, she is faced with a heart-wrenching decision that will determine the fate of everything—and everyone—she holds dear.

Join Eliza on her journey from destitution to domination in this multi-award-winning novel that will leave you cheering and breathless. Indie Reader calls The Unstoppable Eliza Haycraft "beautifully written" and "compulsively readable." You will call it unforgettable.

Winner, Midwest Fiction, National Indie Excellence Awards
Finalist, Historical Fiction, National Indie Excellence Awards
Longlisted, Best Indie Book 2023, Shelf Unbound
Silver Medal, Plains Fiction, Independent Publisher Book Awards
Honorable Mention, Historical Fiction, The Eric Hoffer Book Award
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The Unstoppable Eliza Haycraft

The Unstoppable Eliza Haycraft

by Diana Dempsey
The Unstoppable Eliza Haycraft

The Unstoppable Eliza Haycraft

by Diana Dempsey

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Overview

A riveting tale of survival and ambition, The Unstoppable Eliza Haycraft takes readers on a journey through the tumultuous world of 19th century St. Louis.

Inspired by a true story, the novel opens on a May midnight in 1844 as Eliza Haycraft flees her abusive husband and a life of poverty. With only herself to rely on, Eliza must use her wits and her body to make a living in a world where women have few options.

As she rises through the ranks of the city's brothels, Eliza becomes a powerful and wealthy figure, pulling strings and making enemies along the way. And as the Civil War looms, she is faced with a heart-wrenching decision that will determine the fate of everything—and everyone—she holds dear.

Join Eliza on her journey from destitution to domination in this multi-award-winning novel that will leave you cheering and breathless. Indie Reader calls The Unstoppable Eliza Haycraft "beautifully written" and "compulsively readable." You will call it unforgettable.

Winner, Midwest Fiction, National Indie Excellence Awards
Finalist, Historical Fiction, National Indie Excellence Awards
Longlisted, Best Indie Book 2023, Shelf Unbound
Silver Medal, Plains Fiction, Independent Publisher Book Awards
Honorable Mention, Historical Fiction, The Eric Hoffer Book Award

Product Details

BN ID: 2940161007891
Publisher: Bramerton Press
Publication date: 07/07/2023
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

Award-winning author Diana Dempsey traded in a career in TV news to write fiction. The first of her ten contemporary novels, Falling Star, was a finalist for a Romance Writers of America RITA award for Best First Book. The Unstoppable Eliza Haycraft, her first historical novel, is a multiple award winner.

A graduate of Harvard University, Diana was born in Buffalo, New York, enjoyed stints in Belgium, the U.K., and Japan, and now resides in California with her husband and a West Highland White Terrier, not necessarily in that order.
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