Leslie Howard
July 15th, 2026
Her interest in history and the lives of extraordinary women continues in Shades of Emily (Douglas & McIntyre $26.95), Leslie Howard’s latest historical novel. Inspired by the life of pioneering Canadian artist Emily Carr, the novel follows a contemporary New York lawyer investigating the mystery behind one of Carr’s paintings and a cryptic dedication, weaving together two timelines more than a century apart. Blending meticulous historical research with imagined lives, the novel explores ambition, love, artistic legacy and the challenges faced by generations of women determined to forge their own paths. 9781771625005
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