<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[author results for Bryan Thomas, Julia]]></title><description><![CDATA[author results for Bryan Thomas, Julia]]></description><link>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/sandiego/rss/search?query=Bryan%20Thomas%2C%20Julia&amp;searchType=author&amp;origin=core-catalog-explore&amp;view=grouped</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:14:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[The Kennedy Girl]]></title><description><![CDATA["Espionage fans, Francophiles, and devotees of Netflix's Emily in Paris will enjoy this compelling expatriate story." — BooklistFrom esteemed author Julia Bryan Thomas comes a novel for readers who loved the fashion and glamour of The Second Life of Mirielle West and the clandestine intrigue of The Secrets We Kept, showcasing a journey to France through the eyes of a wide-eyed American orphan who becomes embroiled in an international espionage scheme.This American Girl in Paris might hold the fate of nations...It's the 1960s, and the fashion culture of New York, Paris, and Milan is starting to make an impression on the mid-century American woman. Jackie Kennedy's effortless style leads the nation, although Mia's bustling bakery job doesn't often give her the time or money to craft a stylish closet after her idol in the White House. But when a mysterious stranger suddenly offers her a modeling job in Paris at the esteemed House of Rousseau, she takes a chance on it, despite knowing nothing about the world of fashion. As an orphan with big dreams, holding a one-way plane ticket to Paris, she sets off for what she hopes is a better life.But the job of a model runs deeper than photoshoots and runway walks, and as Mia adjusts to the Parisienne lifestyle, she realizes that not everything is as it seems. Becoming more and more successful in her position as an up-and-coming model, she is soon drawn into the Cold War by the very fashion house she works for. And as she finds herself falling further into national crimes and politics, Mia will soon have to decide which side of history she's really on.Jackie Kennedy is no longer the only woman for whom fashion and politics dramatically collide... The Kennedy Girl is an immersive and heart-pounding story perfect for history buffs and armchair travelers alike, with glimpses into both the propulsive Cold War era of espionage and the inner-workings of the most prestigious Parisian fashion houses.]]></description><link>https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1930842</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1930842</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Thomas, Julia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1930842161</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>A Novel</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=SDPL33010&amp;password=CC92101&amp;Value=9781728297194&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Those Who Are Lost]]></title><description><![CDATA["A compelling story of love, courage and forgiveness. Highly recommended." —Historical Novel Society"A sure bet for readers of personal war stories and those who want to know, 'What about the women and children?'" —BooklistInspired by true events, For Those Who Are Lost begins on the eve of the Nazi invasion of the island of Guernsey, when terrified parents have a choice to make: send their children alone to England, or keep the family together and risk whatever may come to their villages.Ava and Joseph Simon reluctantly put their 9-year-old son, Henry, and four-year-old daughter, Catherine, in the care of their son's teacher, who will escort them on a boat to mainland England. Just as the ferry is about to leave, the teacher's sister, Lily appears. The two trade places: Helen doesn't want to leave Guernsey, and Lily is desperate for a fresh start.Lily is the one who accompanies the children to England, and Lily is the one who lets Henry get on a train by himself, deciding in a split second to take Catherine with her and walk the other way. That split-second decision lingers long after the war ends, impacting the rest of their lives.Perfect for readers of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, For Those Who Are Lost is at once heartbreaking, thought-provoking, and uplifting.]]></description><link>https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1900206</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1900206</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Thomas, Julia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1900206161</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>A Novel</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=SDPL33010&amp;password=CC92101&amp;Value=9781728248554&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kennedy Girl]]></title><description><![CDATA["From esteemed author Julia Bryan Thomas comes a novel for readers who loved the fashion and glamour of The Secret Life of Mirielle West and the clandestine intrigue of The Secrets We Kept, showcasing a journey to France through the eyes of a wide-eyed American orphan who becomes embroiled in an international espionage scheme. 1960. New York, Paris and Milan fashion culture is starting to make an impression on the average American woman. When a mysterious bakery customer suddenly offers newly orphaned Mia a modeling job in Paris at the esteemed House of Rousseau, she takes a chance on it, despite it seeming too good to be true. But the job of a model goes deeper than photoshoots and runway walks, and as Mia adjusts to the Parisienne lifestyle, she soon finds herself implicated in an espionage plot run by the very fashion house she works for. As she is drawn further into national crimes and politics, Mia will soon have to decide which side of history she's really on"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1848806</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1848806</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Julia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1848806161</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=SDPL33010&amp;password=CC92101&amp;Value=9781464236938&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Radcliffe Ladies' Reading Club]]></title><description><![CDATA["Never underestimate the power of a woman with a shop full of books Massachusetts, 1954. With bags packed alongside her heavy heart, Alice Campbell escaped halfway across the country and found herself in front of a derelict building tucked among the cobblestone streets of Cambridge. She turns it into the enchanting bookshop of her dreams, knowing firsthand the power of books to comfort the brokenhearted. The Cambridge Bookshop soon becomes a haven for Tess, Caroline, Evie, and Merritt, who are all navigating the struggles of being newly independent college women in a world that seems to want to keep them in the kitchen. But when a member of the group finds herself shattered, everything they know about themselves will be called into question. From the author of For Those Who Are Lost comes an extraordinary love letter to books and friendship, a story that is at once heart-wrenching, strengthening, and inspiring"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1741737</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1741737</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Julia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1741737161</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Novel</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=SDPL33010&amp;password=CC92101&amp;Value=9781728248578&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Those Who Are Lost]]></title><description><![CDATA["On the island of Guernsey, as WWII looms, many islanders make the heartbreaking choice to ship their children to safety in England, not knowing when (or if) they will be reunited. Acting on faith, Ava and Joseph Simon reluctantly send their 9-year-old son Henry and four-year-old daughter Catherine with their children's teacher Helen, who will escort them to the mainland. But Helen's sister Lily is fleeing an abusive, childless marriage, and, just as the ferry is about to leave, she convinces her sister to let her take Helen's place so that she can make a new start for herself. It is Lily who takes the children to England, and it is Lily who lets Henry get on a train by himself. But Lily has always wanted a child, and she's unable to let Catherine go. So she decides to walk the other way, taking Catherine with her in her arms. That split-second decision impacts the lives of everyone long after the war ends. Perfect for readers of Sold on a Monday, For Those Who Are Lost is at once heartbreaking, thought-provoking, and uplifting"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1684668</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1684668</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Julia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1684668161</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Novel</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=SDPL33010&amp;password=CC92101&amp;Value=9781728248547&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item></channel></rss>