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Eliza Knight

Eliza Knight is an award-winning, USA Today and international bestselling author. Eliza is an avid history buff and her love of history began as a young girl when she traipsed the halls of Versailles. She also writes women's contemporary fiction under the pseudonym, Michelle Brandon. She is a member of the Historical Novel Society, Novelists, Inc., Women's Fiction Writing Association, Tall Poppy Writers, the creator of the popular historical blog, History Undressed, and host on the History, Books and Wine podcast. Knight lives in the sunshine state with her husband, three daughters, two dogs and a turtle.

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The Secret Book Club Starter Kit

I’ve always loved book clubs. Not just because they keep us reading — and reading builds empathy while offering escape — but because of the incredible bonds that form when people share stories. Book clubs allow us to connect through characters, dive into each other’s perspectives, and ask the big…
Eliza Knight
June 2, 2025
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4 Historical Fiction Novels That Empower Women

If there’s one thing I’ll never tire of, it's stories that celebrate strong, resilient female characters. There’s just something about a story where women lift each other up and face life’s chaos together that reminds us, the reader, of the power of friendship and its ability to heal the soul.…
Eliza Knight
March 17, 2025