Author Julie Dorsey Reclaims Family Legacy in Award-Winning Historical Novel ‘The Peacemaker’s Wife’
For Julie Dorsey, the history of the Blue Ridge Mountains is not just a subject of study. Instead, it is a matter of blood. In her new novel, The Peacemaker’s Wife, the former advertising copywriter and public relations specialist turns her professional lens toward her own ancestry to tell a story inspired by her great-great-grandmother, a pioneer doctor named Polly King Justice.
The novel has already garnered significant attention from the literary community, winning awards from the Historical Novel Society and Killer Nashville, and receiving praise from editors at major publishing houses. Dorsey, who lives in the very mountains her ancestors settled over 200 years ago, spent a decade crafting the narrative to ensure it honored the reality of the 1850s frontier.
Dorsey’s background in communication shines through in the novel’s clear and evocative prose. Her unique perspective as a resident of the Blue Ridge allows her to describe the landscape with a level of intimacy that few authors can achieve. The book also touches on deeply personal themes of resilience, reflecting Dorsey’s own experiences as a mother and a dedicated writer.
If you are drawn to historical fiction that touches more than just history, you will certainly love this book. With its rich storyline, a great deal of history, themes, and whatnot, this book will keep you glued to your seats.
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About the Author:
A former advertising copywriter and public relations specialist, Julie Dorsey has been writing fiction for 10 years. The Peacemaker’s Wife is loosely based on the life of her great-great-grandmother. It has won awards from the Historical Novel Society, Killer Nashville, and from Sourcebooks and HarperCollins editors. Dorsey lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains her ancestors settled over 200 years ago with her husband and autistic son.
Book Name: The Peacemaker’s Wife
Author Name: Julie Dorsey
ISBN Number: 978-1972549087
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