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Suzy Henderson

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Suzy Henderson writes historical fiction, historical fantasy, and contemporary romance.

Her novel Madame Fiocca—based on the incredible true story of Nancy Wake, one of the most decorated women of WWII—has captivated readers worldwide.

Her debut novel, The Beauty Shop, was awarded the B.R.A.G. Medallion and explores the remarkable work of Sir Archibald McIndoe and the RAF airmen of the Guinea Pig Club.

Suzy studied creative writing and English Literature at The Open University and fell in love with storytelling. Now, she brings the past to life through her fiction, often weaving together history, resilience, and untold heroism. She lives on the edge of the Lake District, a place that continually inspires her writing.

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Average rating: 4.42 · 1,148 ratings · 169 reviews · 8 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Beauty Shop (Heroes of War, #1) 4.44 avg rating — 485 ratings — published 2016 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Madame Fiocca 4.51 avg rating — 406 ratings — published 2019 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Christmas in the Highlands 4.12 avg rating — 148 ratings — published 2021 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Shadow Code (Heroes of War, #3) 4.46 avg rating — 48 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spitfire 4.38 avg rating — 26 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Her Darkest Hour: A Historical Fantasy by Suzy Henderson (Goodreads Author), Unknown Author 4.42 avg rating — 19 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	THE CHRISTMAS PAINTING: A WWII Short Story of Love, Art and Healing 4.44 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2023 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Christmas Promise (Love in the Lakes Series Book 1) 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Story Behind her Darkest Hour: Witches in Wartime

What if I told you that during World War II, witches gathered in secret to cast a spell against Hitler? It sounds like something from fiction, but it happened. This real-life event inspired my novel, Her Darkest Hour.

In 1940, as Hitler prepared to invade Britain, a group of occultists and witches—including Gerald Gardner, the father of modern Wicca—came together in the New Forest to perform a ritu Read more of this blog post »

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Published on March 13, 2025 12:34 • Tags: book, fantasy, fiction, historicalfantasy, historicalfiction, newrelease, readingcommunity, witch, witchcraft, women-sfiction, ww2, wwii

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The Dark of the Moon

by Fiona Valpy (Goodreads Author)

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How NOT To Write Female Characters : Why Writers Get Female Characters Wrong - And How To Fix It

by Lucy V. Hay

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The Alchemist's Secret

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Suzy Henderson and 1 other person liked Sandy McKenna's review of Her Darkest Hour: A Historical Fantasy: "World War II is beginning, and in Cambridge a group of witches are each attempting to help bring the war to a conclusion, but it's impossible to know who to trust. A brilliantly written and researched story by Suzy Henderson who always weaves an exce" Read more of this review »
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Suzy Henderson liked Leanne's review of The Shadow Code (Heroes of War, #3): "The Shadow Code is a richly detailed historical fiction book. It is a war spy mystery that is masterful in it's depths. I enjoyed the dangerous times whilst also enjoying a little bit of romance in the plot."
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Suzy Henderson liked Sandy McKenna's review of The Shadow Code (Heroes of War, #3): "A cleverly woven story. WPC Ellie Harcourt is excellent at deciphering codes, so following the murder of a civil servant, she is transferred to MI5. Ellie is partnered with an old acquaintance, and has to prove that she is worthy of his trust. An extr" Read more of this review »
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“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.”
― George Bernard Shaw, Man and Superman

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“The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart.”
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

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“stories make you think and dream; books make you want to ask questions”
― Michael Morpurgo, I Believe in Unicorns

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“The world doesn't hate you as much as you think it does.”
― Koji Suzuki, Birthday

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“Sometimes you're trying so hard to get your life together and still it's not enough, everything is falling apart. What to do, you're asking. Just keep going through hell for yourself, not for everyone else. Richer with that wisdom, I will build my happiness from nothing. I will rise from the dust. And I will do it on my own. I will live for myself and I won’t look at the others.”
― Asper Blurry, Train to the Edge of the Moon

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