Sherry V. Ostroff

Sherry v. Ostroff's first book is THE LUCKY ONE. It is based on her mother's memoir detailing her frightening escape from Eastern Europe in the 1920's.

Ostroff's second book, CALEDONIA, is an award-winning historical novel about two women living 300 years apart but bound by mysterious circumstances. The story covers a little known historical event that changed the course of history. Midwest Book Reviews calls Caledonia "Exquisitely compelling." CALEDONIA is an IndieB.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree.

The sequel, MANNAHATTA, was published in 2021. Kirkus Reviews described the book: "This exciting, well-written historical novel will delight fans of this genre."

EXPULSION, A NOVEL OF THE SPANISH INQUISITION, is the author's third historical novel about the horrors of the Inquisition, the injustice of the Edict of Expulsion, and one woman's attempt to survive them both. Editorial Reviews: A 5 star winner from Reader's Favorite. "While you read this book, you will experience many emotions as you watch love, horror, violence, hate, jealousy, death, torture, and family unity unfold before your eyes in one novel and done so spectacularly. " Literary Titan - "EXPULSION is a spellbinding and sophisticated novel that is emotional, dramatic, and entertaining." SPR - "The depth of research behind this novel is undeniably impressive, as is Ostroff's mastery of suspense and dialogue. " Midwest Book Reviews - If only one book were to be chosen about the Inquisition's experience, it should be EXPULSION." IndieB.R.A.G. Medallion honoree.

Ostroff's fourth historical novel, THE WALL AT THE SUGAR FACTORY, won first place in Chanticleer International Book Awards for modern historical fiction in 2024. "This is an exceptional book, an amazing story, and one that lifts the human spirit despite the atrocities. I can highly recommend this read; it is a wonderful story." Five Stars - Literary Titan; "...a thought-provoking, powerful novel of survival and social change...." Midwest Book Reviews. First place award. IndieB.R.A.G. Medallion honoree.

REMEMBER ME NOT, A NOVEL OF MEDIEVAL ENGLAND is the author's latest historical novel. Full release is July 1, 2016.

Award-winning author Sherry V. Ostroff earned a Bachelor’s in education from Temple University and a Master’s in history from Millersville University. She has taught all levels: elementary, secondary and college. Ostroff happily devotes her time to writing, her family, and traveling around the world. She lives with her high school sweetheart in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.