The self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet is proud to showcase “Brindle Hall” by Virginia R. Degner at the 2026 London Book Fair. The book trade will take place on March 10–12, 2026, at Olympia London on Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX, U.K.
“Brindle Hall” is a richly layered historical novel that captures the beauty of Scotland and the brutal realities of World War II, weaving together family, sacrifice, and forbidden love.
As Nazi forces tighten their grip on Poland, Zelda flees the Warsaw Ghetto with her nieces, risking everything to escape to Scotland. Their journey leads them to Brindle Hall in Sutherland, a place of haunting beauty and tradition.
In spring, the countryside glows with yellow Whyn Broom and purple heather; in autumn, it comes alive with hunts, balls, and dances unique to Scottish life. For a time, Brindle Hall offers peace, safety, and the promise of a new beginning.
But war does not stay at a distance. As global conflict intensifies, Zelda's family is thrust into the red-hot center of danger. Faced with an impossible decision, Zelda must choose between remaining safely with her loved ones or joining the ultra-secret Special Operations Executive (SOE), the precursor to the modern MI6. Her choice leads her into a shadow world of espionage, where courage, loyalty, and sacrifice define survival.
Degner explores enduring family bonds, resilience, and the emotional cost of love in wartime. Interwoven with the tension of war is a deeply personal story of love and second chances. Zelda is reunited with her first love—a man relentless in reclaiming her heart and as deadly as the missions surrounding them.
Featured by ReadersMagnet at the 2026 London Book Fair, Virginia R. Degner's “Brindle Hall” is a compelling, page-turning reexamination of history, family, and the choices that define us in times of war.
Get a copy of the book from the ReadersMagnet Bookstore, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble. Discover “Brindle Hall” at the 2026 London Book Fair; visit the ReadersMagnet exhibit at stand 6A90 and experience a powerful story of war, love, and courage. Learn more about Virginia R. Degner and her works by visiting her website at https://www.virginiadegner.com.
“Brindle Hall”
Author: Virginia R. Degner
Published Date: January 13, 2026
Publisher: ReadersMagnet LLC
Genre: Historical Fiction (including literary and historical)
Author
Virginia Degner has been a writer most of her life, beginning as a newspaper feature writer and later as a clinical social worker, crafting detailed reports. After retiring, she turned to fiction. She has been writing ever since and is the author of eleven books.
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