A Promise to Arlette

“Burdick sensitively explores the evolution of complex relationships forged during extraordinary times in a way that may appeal to fans of Jennifer Ryan.” —Booklist“A beguiling tale […] The plot unfolds at a breakneck clip, and Burdick artfully highlights the difficult choices her central characters made to ensure their survival, even if it meant going against their moral compasses. This resonates.” —Publishers Weekly“A Promise to Arlette is a gripping saga of love and trauma. Burdick takes you from 1950s suburbia to the glittering artistic circle of Peggy Guggenheim to the horrors of World War II, vividly bringing each setting and her characters to life.” —Rowan Beaird, author of The Divorcees“Burdick’s latest vividly comes to life, transporting you to a dazzling 1930s Paris, the vestiges of 1940s chateaus and into the 1950s American suburbs. A Promise to Arlette is filled with captivating characters and wonderful storytelling which makes it absolutely memorable!” —Kim Michele Richardson, New York Times Bestselling author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek“Inspired by a photograph Man Ray took of the author’s grandmother, Serena Burdick’s A Promise to Arlette is a deeply emotional and sweeping novel that draws us into the heart of hidden lives. A Promise to Arlette masterfully explores love, betrayal, and the promises that have the power to shape or shatter our lives. Captivating, profound, and utterly unforgettable.” —Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times Bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea

Serena Burdick is the USA TODAY bestselling author of The Girls with No Names, The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey, Find Me in Havana, and Girl in the Afternoon. She studied creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College, holds a BA from Brooklyn College in English literature and an AA from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in theater.

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