Hazel Gaynor is an internationally bestselling author renowned for her evocative historical fiction. With a keen interest in illuminating lesser-known stories from the past, her novels vividly capture the lives and voices of resilient women navigating pivotal moments in history. Hazel's debut novel, "The Girl Who Came Home," won the RNA Historical Romantic Novel of the Year Award. Her subsequent works, including "The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter" and "The Bird in the Bamboo Cage," have further solidified her reputation as a master storyteller. A frequent speaker at literary events, Hazel has a dedicated following and lives with her family in Ireland.