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The Summer Before The Storm
The Summer Before The Storm
Book 1 of The Muskoka Novels

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Elusive Dawn
Elusive Dawn
Book 2 of The Muskoka Novels

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Moon Hall
Moon Hall

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A Place To Call home
A Place To Call Home

(Currently out of print)



Historical Fiction
by Gabriele Wills

Gabriele Wills's epic novels have already touched the hearts and imaginations of thousands of readers worldwide. Meticulously researched, the historical details are subtly woven into compelling tales that enlighten and entertain.

FOCUS ON BOOKS calls The Muskoka Novels "Historical fiction at its best."

Here's just a sampling of what readers have said about Gabriele's novels:

"You have created a masterpiece. I loved every moment..."

"I haven't been that emotionally invested in a story in many years."

"I could not put this book down! The characters... are so vivid and real that they feel like old friends."

"Gabriele Wills deserves a standing ovation for the research and knowledge that went into this book, and for the skill she possesses in writing with such clarity and vivid detail that the reader is transplanted back in time."

"Once again, you have intertwined fact and fiction into a compelling story that educates and stirs emotion."

"Thank you so much for writing a 'future classic'."

"I knew this novel was far above average when I found myself neglecting important business matters to sneak in another hour or two of reading."

"It is truly great to read about our splendid history and you are a magnificent story teller."

"I have just finished reading it for the third time. ... Like long-time friends, a good book teaches one something through every reading!"

"When I read the Muskoka Novels I couldn't put the books down, and even though I've read them several times now, I'm still unable to put them down. I am drawn into their world and I find myself still captivated by every detail."

"I literally couldn't put the book down. I found myself turning on the TV for the kids so that I could read in peace."

"I commend you on both the mountain of detail of research and the skill with which you handle it and achieve an extremely lifelike sense of the moment."

More comments for each novel can be found on the following pages:

The Summer Before The Storm
Elusive Dawn
Moon Hall
A Place To Call Home

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Watch for Book 3 of The Muskoka Novels in 2011.

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Gabriele is a founding member of the Independent Authors & Illustrators of Canada

Member of the Historical Novel Society

 

Copyright © 2008 Gabriele Wills, Photos Copyright © 2008 Melanie Wills