Praise for A Letter in the Wall


“Brill’s skill in characterization and spot-on pacing will ensure that readers stay emotionally invested in Joan’s outcome…”

—BookLife Review

“An impressively well written and inherently fascinating novel by an author with a genuine flair for originality, character development, and plot manipulation.”

—Midwest Book Review

“…the feelings that linger after the final page will stick around and burn a hole in your pillow late at night…”

—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"This well-crafted story captures the life of an emotionally wounded, often calculating woman in her search for self-worth, respect, and fulfillment. It is a page turner not to be missed."

—Judith Teitelman, award-winning author of Guesthouse for Ganesha

“With A Letter in the Wall, Eileen Brill poignantly explores how the decisions we make, or don’t make, can change the course of our lives forever."

—Lene Fogelberg, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Beautiful Affliction

“A fascinating story about a relatable character that reminds us of the ways in which women's choices are shaped either by the expectations placed upon them or their rebellion against those expectations."

—Jessica Levine, author of The Geometry of Love, a Top 10 Women's Fiction Title in Booklist Nothing Forgotten, Winner of Next Generation Indie Book Award 

"Told with a tender nod to the days of the past, A Letter in the Wall is a story of a young woman’s journey toward independence and empowerment. Fans of historical fiction will enjoy this poignant debut by Eileen Brill."

—Nicole Meier, author of The Second Chance Supper Club