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Joan Dumann fears her ex-business partner wants her dead, but her anxiety is less about dying than it is about feeling disrespected. Based on a true story, this psychological drama is also a historical study-spanning several decades?of an emotionally complex woman, an anti-heroine, replete with unfulfilled desires, female empowerment, and redemption.
About the author
Eileen Grace Brill is a painter, writer, and sign language interpreter who grew up outside of Philadelphia and graduated from Carnegie Mellon with a BS in economics. She has written professionally for the restaurant, hotel, and commercial real estate industries.
A Letter in the Wall is her first novel, though she has been a writer all her life—beginning at age four, when she wrote a poem (filled with spelling errors!) for her babysitter. Eileen’s short story “Christmas Angel” appeared in the international literary magazine
Beyond Words in 2021.
Summary
Joan Dumann fears her ex-business partner wants her dead, but her anxiety is less about dying than it is about feeling disrespected. Based on a true story, this psychological drama is also a historical study—spanning several decades—of an emotionally complex woman, an anti-heroine, replete with unfulfilled desires, female empowerment, and redemption.
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“Brill sparkles in this sweeping, multi-generational family saga . . . An in-depth examination of a woman facing the societal expectations of the early- to mid-20th century, rich with intricate relationships. . .Fans of generational tales, mysteries, and strong heroines won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough."—Booklife
“Told with a tender nod to the days of the past, A Letter in the Wall is a story of a young woman’s journey toward independence and empowerment. Fans of historical fiction will enjoy this poignant debut by Eileen Brill."
—Nicole Meier, author of The Second Chance Supper Club
“This well crafted story captures the life of an emotionally wounded, often calculating woman in her search for self-worth, respect, and fulfillment. It is a page turner not to be missed."
—Judith Teitelman, award-winning author of Guesthouse for Ganesha
“A profound and captivating portrait of a woman who, after having suffered a devastating loss in her early childhood, struggles to find her identity and independence, while juggling the demands of family life in a world that dictates the role of a woman. With A Letter in the Wall, Eileen Brill poignantly explores how the decisions we make, or don’t make, can change the course of our lives forever."
—Lene Fogelberg, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Beautiful Affliction
“A fascinating story about a relatable character that reminds us of the ways in which women's choices are shaped either by the expectations placed upon them or their rebellion against those expectations."
—Jessica Levine, author of The Geometry of Love, a Top 10 Women's Fiction Title in Booklist Nothing Forgotten, Winner of Next Generation Indie Book Award
