Blog Tour: Before Dorothy

I'm excited to be part of Berkley's blog tour for Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor, which is released today. The Wizard of Oz is a timeless story, and I've always wondered about Auntie Em's background. This novel provides Emily Gale with a backstory that takes place long before Dorothy enters the scene. It's the prequel to The Wizard of Oz that I've always wanted!

 

Learn More About the Book Here:

Goodreads says, "Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure...

Chicago, 1924: Emily and her new husband, Henry, yearn to leave the bustle of Chicago for the promise of their own American dream among the harsh beauty of the prairie. But leaving the city means leaving Emily’s beloved sister, Annie, who was once closer to her than anyone in the world.

Kansas, 1932: Emily and Henry have established their new home among the warmth of the farming community in Kansas. Aligned to the fickle fortunes of nature, their lives hold a precarious and hopeful purpose, until tragedy strikes and their orphaned niece, Dorothy, lands on their doorstep.

The wide-eyed child isn’t the only thing to disrupt Emily’s world. Drought and devastating dust storms threaten to destroy everything, and her much-loved home becomes a place of uncertainty and danger. When the past catches up with the present and old secrets are exposed, Emily fears she will lose the most cherished thing of all: Dorothy.

 

You can purchase your own copy of Before Dorothy at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Books A Million, and Bookshop. Also, you can learn more about Hazel Gaynor by visiting her website and connecting with her on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Facebook.  

 

Let me know in the comments below if you are a fan of Hazel Gaynor and if Before Dorothy is on your summer reading list.