We’re delighted to announce that Storm has acquired a new dual timeline series from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Wesson. Editorial Director Vicky Blunden signed a deal for World rights, including film and TV, in three books with Wesson. The first book in the series, The Irish Orphan’s Secret, will publish in ebook, POD and audio in March 2026, with the second and third books publishing in June and September 2026.
The Irish Orphan’s Secret tells a heart-wrenching tale of family secrets, impossible choices, and the bonds that connect us across generations, set against the backdrop of Ireland’s turbulent fight for independence. When Caitlin O’Shea’s beloved Grammy makes an unexpected request, she travels to Ireland to research her grandmother’s newly discovered family history and soon begins uncovering a century-old mystery. As Caitlin pieces together her ancestor Ellen’s story of love, betrayal, and a murder that tore families apart, she discovers that the past holds the key to healing her own wounded present.
Wesson comments,
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be working with Storm Publishing again—this time on a brand-new trilogy set in Ireland! Reuniting with the brilliant Vicky Blunden, who has been my editor through many chapters of my career, makes this journey even more meaningful. Her insight, passion, and unwavering support have always brought out the best in my writing. These books are especially close to my heart, as they shine a light on the fierce, courageous women of Ireland’s past and present. Storm continues to support compelling stories and distinctive voices, and I’m so grateful to be on this next adventure with them.”
Blunden says,
“I couldn’t be happier to be working with Rachel on this heart-wrenching new series. Readers absolutely love her historical novels and her fans are going to be blown away by this new direction. The Irish Orphans series perfectly combines Rachel’s unrivalled skill for bringing the past to life, with rich detail and her signature deeply empathetic understanding of the heroism and heartache her characters navigate, with an amazingly emotional, personal mystery in the present day. I’m so excited about it and can’t wait to get the first book into readers’ hands!”
For more information on Rachel Wesson, you can find her on X and Facebook.
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