Quillen deBruney
Writer & Storyteller
New Release
Child of June (2023)
In the summer of 1914, unrest simmers across the Austro-Hungarian empire. Nationalist tensions are on the rise, the imperial parliament has been suspended, and the heir to the throne has been assassinated. While the capital hums with whispers of war, Ilse Eder lives a life apart, secluded on her brother-in-law’s country estate. Headstrong but unworldly, she finds herself entangled in an illicit romance with the aristocratic Junius von Hess. As she plunges into a world of secrets and betrayal, the choices Ilse makes will reverberate across decades.
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About Quillen deBruney
Born and raised in the Midwest, Quillen has spent two decades living and working in the national capital region. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Truman State University and a Master of Arts in public policy from The Johns Hopkins University, Quillen dedicated her life to public service. She currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia, with her beloved mutt, Anne Elliot.