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Deborah S. Holman is an award-winning author, genealogist, and speaker whose passion for uncovering forgotten lives inspires her writing. Her books combine original historical research with compelling storytelling, inviting readers to discover the people behind the records.

She is the author of Countess of Cons: The Story of a Gilded Age Grifter, the Richard G. Tomlinson Literary Award-winning Nothing Really Bad Will Happen, Doris's New Home, and the genealogy blog Who We Are and How We Got This Way. Through her books, lectures, and educational programs, she encourages others to preserve and share the stories that shape families and communities. ...more

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Average rating: 4.76 · 25 ratings · 10 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Nothing Really Bad Will Happen: A Holocaust Story of Loss and Legacy 4.77 avg rating — 22 ratings — 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
	Doris's New Home: A Jewish Family's Journey from 1938 Vienna 4.67 avg rating — 3 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
	Countess Of Cons: The Story of a Gilded Age Grifter 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2026	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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A Belated Note for VE Day: Uncle Emile, the Ritchie Boy Who Helped Save Us All

Note: I’m sharing this on both my genealogy blog and the site for Nothing Really Bad Will Happen, since it ties into the true family history that inspired the novel.

Emile Speeger – In front of Eva Braun’s house – 1946

May 8, 1945—Victory in Europe Day. For millions around the world, it was a moment of celebration: Nazi Germany had surrendered, the war in Europe was over, and the world exhaled. But

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Deborah Holman liked Tara Rothman's review of Countess of Cons: The Story of a Gilded Age Grifter: "The Countess of Cons was such a fun and fascinating read. I found myself constantly thinking, “How did she possibly get away with this?” What made the story especially intriguing was the way she seemed to start believing her own lies and then became o" Read more of this review »
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Deborah Holman liked Eva's review of Countess of Cons: The Story of a Gilded Age Grifter: "Countess of Cons kept me at the edge of my seat. As my first introduction to creative nonfiction, the book required a new way of reading. The true story of Catherine Seeley—known by many aliases—is fascinating. While some parts rely on educated guess" Read more of this review »
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Deborah Holman made a comment on Charlotte’s review of Doris's New Home: A Jewish Family's Journey from 1938 Vienna " I think the reviewer put this in the wrong place! "
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