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It’s 1955, and in Manhattan, three sisters embark on individual life journeys that will test their resolve to follow their dreams. Even when that pursuit means going against the wishes of their family as well as societal norms family’s and society’s norms. Not a bad lead in, but watch for awkward usage. I'm not sure that the second sentence is a complete sentence.
Helen, the eldest, has finally fallen in love and wants to get married. However, her father forbids it due to an ancient feud he refuses to abandon. Need more. How is this different from any other star-crossed love story?
Carolyn, the middle daughter and most beautiful, is determined to become New York City’s most sought after woman. Chasing this dream gets her thrown out of the family home, but her pigheadedness may have landed her in the lion’s den with no way out. What does this mean? And what are her goals? Doesn't sought after mean she's looking for marraige? If not, what does it mean? Marriage wouldn't get her thrown out of the house, so we need details here.
Peggy, the youngest, is determined to become a doctor, not a married housewife. When she meets a man twice her age, her resolve falters and she must decide whether a family or a career is more important to her. Why is his age relevant? How does that factor into her future?
Right now, these are all very vague, and verging on tropes. We need specifics in order to see what makes this different from every other star-crossed lovers, good girl acting out, and choose between a career and family narrative. Details are going to be important to show that this is different from any / every other historical title with a similar vein.
A TALE OF THREE SISTERS (102,000) is a historical romance full of family secrets Like what? I didn't see any secrets mentioned above. which will appeal to anyone who has gone after their dreams in spite of challenges. This novel is in the style of We Are the Brennans (Tracey Lange) and The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany (Lori Nelson Spielman).
Your word count is a little high. You'll want to get this under 100k. I also question the genre slightly - is this romance or is it women's fiction? Only you can know the answer to that, but romance tends to have a heavier focus on the relationips in isolation, whereas this seems to have a function beyond the that.
My traditionally published debut historical novel won the 2019 Marie M Irvine Award for Literary Excellence. My historical fiction, Maybe clarify not the ms you're querying presently with Woodhall Press and scheduled to be released in September 2022, won the 2021 When Words Count nationwide competition. I’ve also had short stories published in various themed anthologies. My non-fiction essay appeared in the 2021 Chicken Soup for the Soul Blessings of Christmas. I received my MA in English (Writing Emphasis) from Northern Arizona University. I’m a member of the Historical Novel Society, Women’s National Book Association, Women Fiction Writers Association, and Authors Guild.
Good bio!