Cover Reveal: Letters Across the Sea

Earlier this week Genevieve Graham (aka one of my favourite authors) teased she had some big news. I had an idea of what it could be and it turns out I was right! It's a cover for her upcoming novel, Letters Across the Sea. Yay! I've heard her speak about the story, which will be published on April 27, 2021, and I was looking forward to seeing what the designers did with the cover.

Here's the synopsis:

Inspired by a little-known chapter of World War II history, a young Protestant girl and her Jewish neighbour are caught up in the terrible wave of hate sweeping the globe on the eve of war in this powerful love story from the #1 bestselling author of The Forgotten Home Child.

I’m writing to say goodbye…
With all my love,
M

Summer 1933
At eighteen, Molly Ryan feels as though she is always looking for work to help her family through the Great Depression crippling her city. The one bright spot in her life is playing baseball with her best friend, Hannah Dreyfus, and sneaking glances at Hannah’s handsome older brother, Max. Molly knows that her Irish Protestant parents disapprove of her spending so much time with their Jewish neighbours, and she also sees the signs that say “No Jews Allowed” outside Toronto’s stores and parks. But unlike many of the city’s residents, Molly doesn’t blame Hannah and Max for the mass unemployment and unrest—they’re her beloved childhood friends.

As more of Hitler’s hateful ideas cross the sea, tensions between the two families and their communities rise, spilling over one smouldering day in August when a local “Swastika Club” unfurls a huge white banner bearing the Nazi symbol at a baseball game. A riot erupts, throwing Molly and Max together and sparking a secret they must keep from everyone they love.

When Max enlists to fight overseas, their love is put to the ultimate test, the letters between them a tenuous bond. By war’s end, both of their families will be scarred by painful betrayal as devastating truths come to light.

Doesn't that sound so interesting? I know Graham will do this story justice and bring this piece of  Canadian history to life. It's something she does incredibly well.

Ready for the cover?

I don't know about you but this definitely intrigues me and I wonder what the letter she's holding could say.

On Tuesday CBC Books helped her unveil the cover and shared an exclusive excerpt. You can check it out here.

I've always been looking forward to Genevieve Graham's next novel but seeing the cover makes it more real and I'm so much more excited now. Are you as excited for Letters Across the Sea as I am?