VASILISSA THE BEAUTIFUL

A Russian Folk Tale,
Illustrated by Alexander Koshkin
HarperCollins,1991
Paperback Edition, 1994
“A Russian Cinderella,” this is a story of adventure, magic, and one girl’s triumph over evil
“Lively with entertaining incident.” – The Kirkus Review

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"DAUGHTER OF SPIES: Wartime Secrets, Family Lies"
You can enjoy Elizabeth's recent interviews and podcasts talking about her new book from the links below! Learn more about the book, including where to purchase your copy, by clicking here.

PODCASTS & INTERVIEWS
At the Johann Fust Library
A conversation with Tim Gunn - New York Society Library
Cape Cod Writers: Books and the World
Tracey Buchanan Blog
Authors Guild Member Spotlight
Hasty Book List Interview
Cantina Book Club
Clifford Garstang Blog
History Unplugged
Late Bloomer Living
Lily Iona MacKenzie's Blog for Writers & Readers
Writing Community Chat Show

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REVIEWS
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"An extraordinary and riveting true life story, "Daughter of Spies: Wartime Secrets, Family Lies" by Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop is a unique, absorbing, and fascinating World War II era memoir."--Midwest Book Review

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