TODAY WE GO HOME

Seattle, Washington, Present Day

Larkin Bennett has always known her place, whether it’s surrounded by her loving family in the lush greenery of the Pacific Northwest or conducting a dusty patrol in Afghanistan. But all of that changed the day tragedy struck her unit and took away everything she held dear. Soon after, Larkin discovers an unexpected treasure— the diary of Emily Wilson, a young woman who disguised herself as a man to fight for the Union in the Civil War. As Larkin struggles to heal, she finds herself drawn deeply into Emily’s life and the secrets she kept.

Indiana, 1861

The only thing more dangerous to Emily Wilson than a Rebel soldier is the risk of her own comrades in the Union Army discovering her secret. But in the minds of her fellow soldiers, if it dresses like a man, swears like a man, and shoots like a man, it must be a man. As the war marches on and takes its terrible toll, Emily begins to question everything she thought she was fighting for.

Praise for The Girl Who Wrote in Silk:

USA Today Bestseller

Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bestseller

Winner of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association Star Award for Outstanding Debut

“Carefully crafted and perfectly paced, the novel takes readers on a deeply satisfying, memorable journey. Part mystery and part romance, the novel is also a fascinating look at an often forgotten period of Pacific Northwest history and a moving reminder of the stories we all share.” – Booklist

“Estes’s debut is a pleasing blend of historical fiction and contemporary drama.” – Publishers Weekly

Rights for The Girl Who Wrote in Silk were sold in Bulgaria: Kragozor; Czech Republic: Albatros; Denmark: Gads Forlag; Germany: Goldmann; Macedonia: Tri Publishing Centar; Norway: CappelenDamm; Poland: Illuminatio; Serbia: Laguna; Slovenia: Ucila; Turkey: Beyaz Balina.