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About Across the Blue

Set in Edwardian England and ideal for readers who enjoy Julie Klassen novels, this romance about an English aviation pioneer and the girl who falls in love with him is filled with adventure and faith.

Isabella Grayson, the eldest daughter of a wealthy, English newspaper magnate, longs to become a journalist, but her parents don't approve. They want her to marry well and help them gain a higher standing in society. After she writes an anonymous letter to the editor that impresses her father, her parents reluctantly agree she can write a series of articles about aviation and the race to fly across the English Channel, but only if she promises to accept a marriage proposal within the year. When James Drake, an aspiring aviator, crashes his flying machine at the Grayson's new estate, Bella is intrigued. James is determined to be the first to fly across the Channel and win the prize Mr. Grayson's newspaper is offering. He hopes it will help him secure a government contract to build airplanes and redeem a terrible family secret. James wants to win Bella's heart, but his background and lack of social standing make it unlikely her parents would approve. If he fails to achieve his dream, how will he win the love and respect he is seeking? Will Bella's faith and support help him find the strength and courage he needs when unexpected events turn their world upside down?

Praise

“Carrie Turansky’s latest novel swept me back a hundred years into the elegant world of a wealthy British family named Grayson and the dangerous mission of an aviator intent on crossing the English Channel with his flying machine. Once again, I savored Carrie’s beautiful description of England, and as a writer and daughter of a commercial pilot, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about both aviation and journalism in 1909. With its compelling mystery and romance, Across the Blue was a pure delight to read!”
—Melanie Dobson, award-winning author of Catching the Wind and Shadows of Ladenbrooke Manor

Across the Blue provides a fascinating insight into the early days of aviation whilst also delving into questions of identity. Readers of sweet romance will enjoy the blossoming relationship between a young man of questionable birth and the young lady of privilege, whose dreams surge beyond societal expectation. Carrie masterfully weaves issues of faith and vivid descriptions into this story of hope and determination, with exciting scenes destined to make your pulse soar!”
—Carolyn Miller, author of Regency Brides: A Legacy of Grace series

“With all the elegance and intrigue of Downton Abbey, Across the Blue is an exciting tale that features the race to be the first to fly across the English Channel. I admired the spunk in heroine Isabella Grayson and her dream to become a journalist. She’s the perfect match for the determined James Drake, a hero that lives on even after you close the book. This story is one of Carrie Turansky’s finest!”
—Michelle Griep, award-winning historical romance author of 12 Days at Bleakly Manor

About Carrie Turansky

Carrie Turansky is an award-winning author of more than twenty novels and novellas. She has won the ACFW Carol Award, the Holt Medallion, and the International Digital Award. She loved traveling to England to research her latest Edwardian novels, including No Ocean Too Wide, Across the Blue, and the Edwardian Brides series. Her novels have received starred reviews from Library Journal. They have also been translated into several languages and enjoyed by readers around the world.

Product Details

352 pages | Published by Multnomah

On Sale Date: Feb 20, 2018

Trim Size: 5-1/2 x 8-1/4

Carton Quantity: 24

Sneak Peek

Read the first chapter of Across the Blue. Set in Edwardian England and ideal for readers who enjoy Julie Klassen novels, this romance about an English aviation pioneer and the girl who falls in love with him is filled with adventure and faith. Isabella Grayson, the eldest daughter of a wealthy, English newspaper magnate, longs to become a journalist, but her parents don't approve. They want her to marry well and help them gain a higher standing in society. After she writes an anonymous letter to the editor that impresses her father, her parents reluctantly agree she can write a series of articles about aviation and the race to fly across the English Channel, but only if she promises to accept a marriage proposal within the year. When James Drake, an aspiring aviator, crashes his flying machine at the Grayson's new estate, Bella is intrigued. James is determined to be the first to fly across the Channel and win the prize Mr. Grayson's newspaper is offering. He hopes it will help him secure a government contract to build airplanes and redeem a terrible family secret. James wants to win Bella's heart, but his background and lack of social standing make it unlikely her parents would approve. If he fails to achieve his dream, how will he win the love and respect he is seeking? Will Bella's faith and support help him find the strength and courage he needs when unexpected events turn their world upside down?

Press Release

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Heartwarming Edwardian-Era Novel Weaves Together Early Aviation, History of Women in Journalism
 
Turansky soars to new heights in this fun Edwardian inspirational romance. (She) lands a perfectly pious but passionate ending.–Publishers Weekly
 
Turansky brings readers an inspirational, heartwarming story set in 1909 England that will both delight them and tug at their hearts. Strong pacing, a solid, engaging plot and endearing characters make Turansky’s latest a captivating read.” –RT Reviews, Melanie Bates
 
The charm of Downton Abbey meets the adventurous spirit of the Wright Brothers in award-winning author Carrie Turansky’s newest standalone novel, Across the Blue (Multnomah, Feb. 20, 2018).
 
Set in Edwardian England, Across­ the Blue tells the story of Isabella Grayson (Bella), an aspiring female journalist in a male-dominated field, and James Drake, a daring aviator in the race to make the first flight across the English Channel.
 
When James crashes his flying machine on the Grayson’s palatial estate, Bella, having her own interest in aviation, is immediately intrigued. Bella’s father, the owner of three London newspapers, reluctantly allows her to write a series of articles following the race across the English Channel, but at a price. She must accept a marriage proposal from a respectable suitor by the end of the year, and with James’s shameful past, he is unlikely to win the approval of her parents.
 
As Bella and James grow closer, their conflicting goals threaten to destroy their chance for lasting love. Can they learn to balance pursuing their own dreams and accepting wisdom and direction from the Lord? And can her parents ever approve of a life they didn’t prescribe for her?
 
Turansky expertly weaves together the history of early aviation and women in journalism with an exciting romance, all the while painting breathtaking pictures of Kent, England, and the White Cliffs of Dover that set the stage for the thrilling race across the channel. Fans of Turansky’s novels, the Edwardian era, and popular British entertainment will love being swept away by the romance and adventure of Across the Blue.


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