Overview

Lucy Ellis does not believe the past stays buried. Grief has a way of opening doors-especially the ones history tried to seal. In contemporary England, Lucy navigates the devastation of her broken heart as she writes a novel giving voice to Amy Robsart, a Tudor woman almost erased from the historical record. Across centuries, two women-one modern, one historical-echo each other in sorrow, longing, and resilience. As Lucy follows the fragile traces of a woman whose life ended without justice, the boundaries between past and present begin to thin. What emerges is not simply a mystery of history, but a reckoning with grief, love, and the way women's lives persist-even when they are denied a voice. Shades of Yellow is a haunting dual-timeline novel about grief, forgiveness, and the women history tried to forget. Blending literary fiction with historical depth, it will resonate with readers who value emotional complexity, quiet storytelling, and books that linger long after the final page. Perfect for readers of Maggie O'Farrell, Kate Morton, and book-club literary fiction. Winner of a CPBC Book of the Year GOLD Medal (DUAL-TIMELINE FICTION) and a CPBC SILVER Medal (HISTORICAL WOMEN'S FICTION).

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Touching story of love, betrayal, and women's lives across centuries. A Booklife Editor's Pick. A dazzling, multi-layered tale of love and betrayal Vivienne Brereton, author. Mixing the old and the new, modern day life with that of the sixteenth century, Wendy weaves together a captivating story for fans of historical fiction and contemporary literature. Sarah Hodder, author. This book is a wonderful blend of contemporary and historic fiction. I loved it! Kristie Dean, author. A fascinating and engrossing tale of two women--five centuries apart--both seeking healing and love. Brook Allen, author. This beautifully crafted novel reveals one woman's strength to overcome challenges and reclaim her purpose Elizabeth St John, author. Shifting between 2010 and the Elizabethan era, Wendy J. Dunn's compelling new novel Shades of Yellow explores the complexities of relationships, creative ambition, and medical pain through the eyes of two brave women living centuries apart. Forced to confront the decisions that have brought them to their respective crisis points, Lucy and Amy seek to rewrite their own destinies. A treat for lovers of history and strong stories. Lauren Chater, author of The Beauties, plus others.

A dazzling, multi-layered tale of love and betrayal Vivienne Brereton, author. Mixing the old and the new, modern day life with that of the sixteenth century, Wendy weaves together a captivating story for fans of historical fiction and contemporary literature. Sarah Hodder, author. This book is a wonderful blend of contemporary and historic fiction. I loved it! Kristie Dean, author. A fascinating and engrossing tale of two women--five centuries apart--both seeking healing and love. Brook Allen, author. This beautifully crafted novel reveals one woman's strength to overcome challenges and reclaim her purpose Elizabeth St John, author. Shifting between 2010 and the Elizabethan era, Wendy J. Dunn's compelling new novel Shades of Yellow explores the complexities of relationships, creative ambition, and medical pain through the eyes of two brave women living centuries apart. Forced to confront the decisions that have brought them to their respective crisis points, Lucy and Amy seek to rewrite their own destinies. A treat for lovers of history and strong stories. Lauren Chater, author of The Beauties, plus others.

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WENDY J. DUNN is an award-winning Australian writer fascinated by Tudor history - so much so she was not surprised to discover a family connection to the Tudors, not long after the publication of her first Anne Boleyn novel, which narrated the Anne Boleyn story through the eyes of Sir Thomas Wyatt, the elder. Her family tree reveals the intriguing fact that one of her ancestral families - possibly over three generations - seems likely to have known the Wyatts and Boleyns personally. Wendy is married, the mother of four adult children and the grandmother of two amazing boys. She gained her PhD in 2014 and loves walking in the footsteps of the historical people she gives voice to in her books. Wendy also tutors writing at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. Henry VIII's True Daughter: Catherine Carey, A Tudor Life is her first full-length nonfiction work.

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