Shades of Yellow.
Published on September 7th, 2025.
During her battle with illness, Lucy Ellis found solace in writing a novel about the mysterious death of Amy Robsart, the first wife of Robert Dudley, the man who came close to marrying Elizabeth I. As Lucy delves into Amy’s story, she also navigates the aftermath of her own experience that brought her close to death and the collapse of her marriage.
After taking leave from her teaching job to complete her novel, Lucy falls ill again. Fearing she will die before she finishes her book, she flees to England to solve the mystery of Amy Robsart’s death.
Can she find the strength to confront her past, forgive the man who broke her heart, and take control of her own destiny?
Praise for Shades of Yellow.
A dazzling, multi-layered tale of love and betrayal ~ Vivienne Brereton, author.
Mixing the old and the new, modern day life with that of the sixteenth century, Wendy weaves together a captivating story for fans of historical fiction and contemporary literature.
This book is a wonderful blend of contemporary and historic fiction. I loved it!
A fascinating and engrossing tale of two women–five centuries apart–both seeking healing and love. ~ Brook Allen, author.
This beautifully crafted novel reveals one woman’s strength to overcome challenges and reclaim her purpose ~ Elizabeth St John, author.
Shifting between 2010 and the Elizabethan era, Wendy J. Dunn’s compelling new novel Shades of Yellow explores the complexities of relationships, creative ambition, and medical pain through the eyes of two brave women living centuries apart. Forced to confront the decisions that have brought them to their respective crisis points, Lucy and Amy seek to rewrite their own destinies. A treat for lovers of history and strong stories.
Lauren Chater, author of The Beauties, plus others.
