The Book
A Family's Legacy.
A Woman's Hidden Truth
Before Vicky could truly understand herself, there was a story she needed to understand in her Great Aunt Elizabeth.
Set in 1984, Dr. Elizabeth Khayat — Palestinian-American, former pilot and pioneering physician — is fiercely private about her past. When her rebellious teenage grandniece, Vicky, is sent to spend the summer with her, they clash. But Elizabeth’s wartime history in WWII France, where she formed a dangerous alliance with a German-Jewish colleague and joined the French Resistance, threatens to surface.
A story of courage, conviction, and the women who refuse to be made small by the century they were born into.
About the Publisher
A Home for
Stories That Matter
We publish stories that cross borders and generations.
Inspired Olives Media is an independent publisher dedicated to stories that cross borders and generations. We are a small, deliberate press committed to literary fiction that celebrates heritage, courage, and the quiet bravery of the women who carry both. Each title we publish is carefully chosen, crafted with care, and designed to stand proudly alongside the books that inspired us.
Our Core Values:
Humanity
Stories that connect readers, evoke empathy, and remind us of our shared human experiences.
Cultural Respect
Honoring every author’s lived experience with care, dignity, and authenticity in every story we publish.
Literary Excellence
Crafting thoughtful, well-written stories with emotional depth that linger long after the last page.
Representation
Centering voices that are often overlooked, ensuring every reader can see themselves in the story.
The Author
Meet Alexandra Khayat Dahl
Alexandra Khayat Dahl is a fourth-generation American whose family’s origins are from the Levant region of the Middle East. Raised in the Washington, DC area and educated in Catholic schools, she went on to attend an international university that set the course for a life defined by global experience.
She spent the majority of her adult years in Europe, where living across cultures sharpened her perspective and strengthened her voice. A mother of four adult children, she returned to the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic with a renewed commitment to preserving the stories that shape generations.
In recounting the life of her great aunt and godmother — a fearless doctor, aviator, French Resistance fighter, and trailblazer who defied an arranged marriage to marry for love — Alexandra celebrates a legacy of courage, conviction, and uncompromising independence.
Discovering Elizabeth is her debut novel. She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada and is at work on her next book.
Alexandra is available for virtual book club visits. For scheduling, please email
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Conversation
We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re a reader, author, bookseller, or collaborator, we’re always open to meaningful conversations and new opportunities to share stories that matter.
A Complimentary First Chapter
Start reading
Discovering Elizabeth today
Download the first chapter for free and begin your journey with Vicky and Elizabeth.
- A beautifully typeset PDF, designed at the press.
- Early access to the limited Levant Edition.
- Author letters, reading notes, and event invitations.
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