Fiction – Shades of Yellow
During her battle with illness, Lucy Ellis found solace in writing a novel about the mysterious death of Amy Robsart, the first wife of Robert Dudley, the man who came close to marrying Elizabeth I. As Lucy delves into Amy’s story, she also navigates the aftermath of her own experience that brought her close to death and the collapse of her marriage.
After taking leave from her teaching job to complete her novel, Lucy falls ill again. Fearing she will die before she finishes her book, she flees to England to solve the mystery of Amy Robsart’s death.
Can she find the strength to confront her past, forgive the man who broke her heart, and take control of her own destiny?
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Lucy is us, with life complications. Highly recommended ~ Historical Novel Society Review 2026
HONOURABLE MENTION: FOR DUAL-TIMELINE FICTION.
AWARDED FOR DUAL-TIMELINE FICTION.
AWARDED FOR HISTORICAL WOMEN’S FICTION.
Touching story of love, betrayal, and women’s lives across centuries. Click image to read the full review.
With its profound themes and thought-provoking insights, this novel leaves a lasting impression, lingering in the mind long after the final page has been turned. YARDE BOOK REVIEWS
The story’s impact lingers beyond the ending, reflecting the novel’s overall effectiveness.
It felt as if I had just experienced a rare work of art. READERS’ FAVORITE.
Wendy J. Dunn weaves past and present together with shocking accuracy and emotional depth.
— Ellie Yarde, The Coffee Pot Book Club
This is great historical fiction with a literary touch—carefully researched, thoughtful, and ultimately hopeful. A deeply engaging read that lingers in the mind long after the last page ~ Elizabeth St John, Award-Winning Author.
This book bears a touch of the eternal and deserves five stars just for the creativity throughout ~ Brook Allen. Award-Winning Author.
More praise for Shades of Yellow:
A dazzling, multi-layered tale of love and betrayal. ~ Vivienne Brereton, author.
Mixing the old and the new, modern day life with that of the sixteenth century, Wendy weaves together a captivating story for fans of historical fiction and contemporary literature. ~ Sarah Hodder, author.
This book is a wonderful blend of contemporary and historic fiction. I loved it! ~ Kristie Dean, author.
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About the Author
Wendy J Dunn is an award-winning author, playwright and poet who has been obsessed with Tudor History since childhood. She is drawn to the lives of Tudor women and has given voice to both Anne Boleyn and Katherine of Aragon in her fiction. Read more about Wendy…