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Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard is an award-winning author of historical fiction. Her Amazon Kindle bestselling novel SISTERS OF CASTLE LEOD (2023) is the haunting, emotionally charged story of two sisters torn apart by jealousy and superstition, and the impossible leap of faith that could finally bring them together.

“Heartbreaking and redemptive, inspired by a true story of two very different, equally passionate sisters who were both destined to forge new paths for women in a tumultuous time. A richly imagined and thoroughly engrossing tale that will have readers quickly turning the pages.” --Megan Chance, bestselling author of A SPLENDID RUIN

In researching her novel, Elizabeth traveled to Scotland to tour Castle Leod and meet with the 5th Ea Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard is an award-winning author of historical fiction. Her Amazon Kindle bestselling novel SISTERS OF CASTLE LEOD (2023) is the haunting, emotionally charged story of two sisters torn apart by jealousy and superstition, and the impossible leap of faith that could finally bring them together.

“Heartbreaking and redemptive, inspired by a true story of two very different, equally passionate sisters who were both destined to forge new paths for women in a tumultuous time. A richly imagined and thoroughly engrossing tale that will have readers quickly turning the pages.” --Megan Chance, bestselling author of A SPLENDID RUIN

In researching her novel, Elizabeth traveled to Scotland to tour Castle Leod and meet with the 5th Earl of Cromartie, grandson of one of the sisters, Sibell Lilian Mackenzie--countess, spiritualist, and romantic novelist. Lord Cromartie talked about the mystery of the fifteenth-century castle’s resident ghost, The Night Watchman, which plays a role in the novel. Elizabeth’s exploration of the psychic realm, key to Sibell’s life and character, led her to London and the Spiritualist Association of Great Britain, where she met with several psychics who attempted to contact the departed countess. But Elizabeth’s travels to the Highlands and London were only the beginning. Upon her return, she spent three years on further research and writing. Telling the story of the Mackenzie sisters in Sibell’s voice, Elizabeth deftly transports readers to another time and place, introducing them to two incredible women who, in many ways, were ahead of their time.

"This expertly written novel is a beautiful example of how historical facts can be researched and transformed into a work of art. To say this novel was difficult to put down would be an understatement. From the first page, I knew this would become one of my favorite historical novels." --Sublime Book Reviews, 5 stars

Elizabeth's novels have received honors including: Editors' Choice, Historical Novel Society (2023); Gold Medal, 2023 Maxy Awards; Silver Medal, 2023 Arizona Literary Contest; Finalist, Eric Hoffer Book Award; Finalist, National Indie Excellence Awards; Gold Medallion, Book Readers Appreciation Group; and Discovered Diamond emblem.

TEMPTATION RAG: A NOVEL. The world of ragtime is the backdrop for a remarkable story about the price of freedom, the longing for immortality, and the human need to find forgiveness. From vaudeville's greatest stars to the geniuses of early African American musical theater, an unforgettable cast of real-life characters populates this richly fictionalized historical saga.

THE BEAUTY DOCTOR. In 1907, a young woman’s quest to become a physician entangles her in a web of treachery that challenges her most cherished beliefs about a doctor’s sacred duty and threatens to destroy all she loves. Set in New York City, this gripping historical thriller delves into the early practice of cosmetic surgery.

Elizabeth is a summa cum laude graduate of Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois) and a former public relations executive. She and her family live near Phoenix, Arizona.

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