Another one for our Historical Fiction fans! Erika will be in conversation with Bethanne Patrick at the store.
About the Book:
From Erika Robuck, national bestselling author of The Invisible Woman and Sisters of Night and Fog, comes THE LAST TWELVE MILES (June 4, Trade Paperback Original, $16.99), an atmospheric tale about two women locked in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse on opposite sides of the Prohibition Rum Wars, perfect for readers of When We Left Cuba with an itch for the Roaring Twenties.
1926: The infamous “Spanish Marie,” ruthless rumrunner royalty with a chip on her shoulder, imports countless tons of illegal alcohol to the U.S., humiliating the Coast Guard each time she practically dances through their Miami patrols upon her return from Cuba. Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., Mrs. Elizebeth Smith Friedman assumes her role as the Coast Guard’s secret weapon: the lone codebreaker with the skills to infiltrate the smugglers.
Marie and Elizebeth lead their respective sides of the Prohibition Rum Wars as fierce adversaries, but they will both quickly realize it’s hard to outsmart a woman who is a warped reflection of yourself, a woman who—despite living on the opposite side of the law—somehow shares your hopes, fears, and motivations. And, as with any rumrunning job, it will come down to the last twelve miles. Erika Robuck masterfully portrays the darker side of the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties and vividly illuminates the true story of two masterminds whose lives remain shrouded in mystery.
Bursting with incredible historical detail, THE LAST TWELVE MILES is an unforgettable story of ambition, prowess, and the measure of exactly how far one will go for love—or loyalty.
About the Authors:
Erika Robuck is the national bestselling author of historical fiction including Sisters of Night and Fog, The Invisible Woman, and Hemingway's Girl. Her articles have appeared in Writer Unboxed, Crime Reads, and Writer's Digest, and she has been named a Maryland Writer’s Association Notable Writer of 2024. A boating enthusiast, amateur historian, and teacher, she resides in Annapolis with her husband and three sons.
Bethanne Patrick is a writer, author, and critic whose memoir "Life B" is out from Counterpoint Press. A board member of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation, she reviews frequently for the LA Times and NPR Books. Patrick hosts the award-winning "Missing Pages" podcast. She lives in Northern Virginia with her family and far too many books.
