Annabelle’s second novel The Rebel of Seventh Avenue coming soon.

Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh, New York, and Hollywood from 1910 to 1958, The Rebel of Seventh Avenue tells the sweeping story of a young dress designer, Maisie McIntyre, who rises from stitching seams in the backstreets of Edinburgh to creating highly sought-after couture for New York society. Through Maisie’s eyes, the novel explores the struggles and triumphs of underestimated women in the first half of the 20th century as they fought for equality in a male-dominated world.

Annabelle Marx’s debut novel, The Herbalist’s Secret, was published by Storm in October 2023 and became a top ten Amazon bestseller.

Annabelle says: “I am thrilled to again be working with Claire and the team at Storm. They have been so supportive throughout my publishing journey and at the same time they are always looking to innovate and improve. Writing The Rebel of Seventh Avenue has been a huge privilege: burrowing into the world of high fashion, the poverty of early 20^th century Edinburgh and New York, revelling in the heyday of Hollywood. I can’t wait for Maisie and her story to be revealed.”

Claire Bord, Deputy Managing Director of Storm Publishing commented: “Annabelle Marx has done it again. The Rebel of Seventh Avenue is a tour de force that showcases her remarkable talent for bringing historical settings to vivid life. In Maisie’s story, Annabelle has not only captured the evolution of fashion, but the complex and often contradictory nature of a woman navigating a changing world. Maisie is talented and ambitious, but also flawed and human. Her story reflects the broader struggles and triumphs of women during this pivotal era in history. Annabelle’s debut novel was a resounding success, and I have no doubt that her second book will further cement her place as a rising star in historical fiction.”