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Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy, recently arrived from Boston, is already a
huge hit in 1930s London society. As the daughter of the US
ambassador, she is at the centre of the most elite social circles.
But when she falls for a duke-in-waiting, she realises there are
plenty of people who think she doesn't belong. Lady Brigid Guinness
has no interest in love, marriage or society connections. She
certainly doesn't want to befriend a brash American. But her
brother-in-law Chips Channon, always seeking to increase his
political capital, has other ideas - and invites the Kennedys to
join his family, Brigid included, and some friends for a holiday at
his country estate. At Kelvedon Hall, the two young women bond as
Chips pushes Brigid towards a match with a dull German prince and
Kick desperately tries to keep hope alive for her budding romance.
Meanwhile, the other guests are caught up in their own drama:
marriages are on the rocks, friendships and alliances are being
forged, war is looming and political intrigue lurks just beneath
the surface. By the time their week in Essex has ended, both Kick
and Brigid realise that their world is changing rapidly, and
nothing will be as it was. Inspired by true-life events, An
Invitation to the Kennedys is a captivating page-turner from the
bestselling author of the Guinness Girls series.
'A fascinating read' Sunday Independent 'The best in the series so
far' Sunday Business Post Honor Guinness is rich, aristocratic, shy
and awkward -- nothing like her glamorous cousins Aileen, Maureen
and Oonagh. But when she marries charming and ambitious American,
Henry 'Chips' Channon, together they make the perfect couple at the
heart of the most elite social circles -- including a close
friendship with the Prince of Wales and Mrs Wallis Simpson. But
within the marriage, all is less than perfect. Meanwhile, Honor's
best friend, the beautiful, enigmatic Doris, is set on establishing
her place in London society. But, as tensions rise in 1930s Europe,
Doris, born to a German-Jewish mother, hears troubling accounts
from her cousins in Berlin. Will she be able to secure the right
marriage to protect her family, and her future? Set against the
rise of Nazism, the abdication of a king, and the slide into World
War II, The Other Guinness Girl is a sweeping novel of love,
desire, friendship and self-discovery.
'Glorious! Glamorous, feisty women living through shifting times.
Wonderful escapism' TRACY REES From the top ten bestselling author
of The Glorious Guinness Girls, a stunning new novel of secrets,
scandals and passions which follows the three enigmatic Guinness
sisters, set in Ireland and London in the fascinating 1930s. 'An
utterly captivating insight into these fascinating women and the
times they lived in ... it's an absolute page-turner' Irish
Independent 'Fans of Downton Abbey will adore this, and it would be
surprising if the book weren't made into a luscious mini-series'
The Sunday Times on The Glorious Guinness Girls As Aileen, Maureen
and Oonagh - the three privileged Guinness sisters, darlings of
society in Dublin and London - settle into becoming wives and
mothers, they quickly discover that their gilded upbringing could
not have prepared them for the realities of married life. For the
eldest, Aileen, in Luttrellstown Castle outside Dublin, being
married offers far less than she had expected; for outspoken
Maureen, in the crumbling Clandeboye in Northern Ireland, marriage
means intense passion, but fierce rows; while Oonagh's dream of
romantic love in London is shattered by her husband's lies. And as
1930s Britain becomes increasingly politically polarised, the
sisters' close friends, the Mitfords, find themselves under the
media glare - causing the Guinness women to examine their own
lives. Inspired by true-life events, The Guinness Girls: A Hint of
Scandal is a sweeping, epic novel of Ireland and Britain in the
grip of change, and a story of how three women who wanted for
nothing were about to learn that they couldn't have everything.
Praise for The Glorious Guinness Girls: 'If, like me, you have
binge-watched Bridgerton then this book is bound to be your cup of
tea' Scribbles by Kat 'A captivating and page-turning novel about a
fascinating family. Fantastic' Sinead Moriarty 'The Glorious
Guinness Girls has already been compared, and rightly so, to
Downton Abbey. The two share a delicious comfort-blanket quality,
only in the book's case, you do not need to wait until Sunday
evenings before availing of its escapist properties. The story
combines the intimacy of a family drama, set against the most
opulent of backdrops, with sweeping historical themes. The tragic
fragility of so many of the Guinness Girls' set - that ability to
burn bright, but burn fast, is perfectly captured here' Irish
Independent 'A must for all Downton Abbey fans, The Glorious
Guinness Girls is a gorgeous book, a captivating tale about a young
girl caught up in the lifestyle of a family that continues to
fascinate - the Guinness Family. A joy to read' Swirl and Thread
'Glorious! Glamorous, feisty women living through shifting times.
Wonderful escapism' TRACY REES From the top ten bestselling author
of The Glorious Guinness Girls, a stunning new novel of secrets,
scandals and passions which follows the three enigmatic Guinness
sisters, set in Ireland and London in the fascinating 1930s. 'An
utterly captivating insight into these fascinating women and the
times they lived in ... it's an absolute page-turner' Irish
Independent 'Fans of Downton Abbey will adore this, and it would be
surprising if the book weren't made into a luscious mini-series'
The Sunday Times on The Glorious Guinness Girls It's the dawn of
the 1930s and the three privileged Guinness sisters, Aileen,
Maureen and Oonagh, settle into becoming wives and mothers: Aileen
in Luttrellstown Castle outside Dublin, Maureen in Clandeboye in
Northern Ireland, and Oonagh in Rutland Place in London. But while
Britain becomes increasingly politically polarised, Aileen, Maureen
and Oonagh discover conflict within their own marriages. Oonagh's
dream of romantic love is countered by her husband's lies; the
intense nature of Maureen's marriage means passion, but also rows;
while Aileen begins to discover that, for her, being married offers
far less than she had expected. Meanwhile, Kathleen, a housemaid
from their childhood home in Glenmaroon, travels between the three
sisters, helping, listening, watching - even as her own life brings
her into conflict with the clash between fascism and communism. As
affairs are uncovered and secrets exposed, the three women begin to
realise that their guiled upbringing could not have prepared them
for the realities of married life, nor for the scandals that seem
to follow them around. Praise for The Glorious Guinness Girls: 'If,
like me, you have binge-watched Bridgerton then this book is bound
to be your cup of tea' Scribbles by Kat 'A captivating and
page-turning novel about a fascinating family. Fantastic' Sinead
Moriarty 'The Glorious Guinness Girls has already been compared,
and rightly so, to Downton Abbey. The two share a delicious
comfort-blanket quality, only in the book's case, you do not need
to wait until Sunday evenings before availing of its escapist
properties. The story combines the intimacy of a family drama, set
against the most opulent of backdrops, with sweeping historical
themes. The tragic fragility of so many of the Guinness Girls' set
- that ability to burn bright, but burn fast, is perfectly captured
here' Irish Independent 'A must for all Downton Abbey fans, The
Glorious Guinness Girls is a gorgeous book, a captivating tale
about a young girl caught up in the lifestyle of a family that
continues to fascinate - the Guinness Family. A joy to read' Swirl
and Thread
'An utterly captivating insight into these fascinating women and
the times they lived in ... it's an absolute page-turner' Irish
Independent 'Masterfully and glamorously told ... essential reading
for history and gossip lovers alike' Sunday Business Post 'An
enthralling tale that will dazzle and delight ... If you loved the
drama of The Crown, then you will adore The Guinness Girls: A Hint
of Scandal' Swirl and Thread 'Engrossing and page-turning ... I
loved it' Louise O'Neill As Aileen, Maureen and Oonagh - the three
privileged Guinness sisters, darlings of 1930s society - settle
into becoming wives and mothers, they quickly discover that their
gilded upbringing has not prepared them for the realities of
married life. At Dublin's Luttrellstown Castle, practical Aileen
has already run out of things to say to her husband. Outspoken
Maureen is very much in love but feels isolated at the crumbling
Clandeboye estate in Northern Ireland. And, as romantic Oonagh's
dreams of happiness in London are crushed by her husband's lies,
she seeks comfort in her friends - but can they be trusted? As the
sisters deal with desire and betrayal amidst vicious society
gossip, their close friends, the Mitfords, find themselves under
the media glare - and the Guinness women are forced to examine
their place in this quickly-changing world. Inspired by true-life
events, The Guinness Girls: A Hint of Scandal is a dazzling,
page-turning novel about Ireland and Britain in the grip of change,
and a story of how three women who wanted for nothing were about to
learn that they couldn't have everything.
LOVE AFFAIRS, LIES, SCANDALS, SECRETS... Aileen. Maureen. Oonagh.
The private lives of the Glorious Guinness Girls fascinated a
nation. But privilege always has its price... Granddaughters of the
first Earl of Iveagh, the three daughters of Ernest Guinness are
glamorous society girls, skipping from party to party, the toast of
Dublin and London. Darlings of the press, with not a care in the
world. But what beautiful ruins lie behind the glass of their
privileged worlds? The love affairs, the scandals, the tragedies,
the secrets... Inspired by fascinating real events and a remarkable
true story, from the the brittle glamour of 1920s London to the
turmoil of Ireland's War of Independence, this dramatic, richly
textured reading group novel takes us into the heart of a beautiful
but often painful hidden world. If you loved Downton Abbey, Julian
Fellowes' Belgravia, Paula McLain's The Paris Wife or Therese Anne
Fowler's Z is for Zelda, you will adore The Golden Guinness Girls.
What happens when you invite an outsider in? It was supposed to be
the holiday of a lifetime - a luxury villa in Ibiza, a group of
university friends, and their last chance to cut loose before
embarking on their serious adult lives. But when when one of the
group invites an outsider, the aloof and beautiful Natasha,
tensions begin to simmer. The days pass amid the sweltering rays,
and dissolve into wild, humid nights. And Natasha seems bent upon a
path of destruction, leading her to Jennifer's boyfriend, Todd -
while Jennifer and the rest of the group look on . . . Then, one
hazy afternoon, paradise is shattered. Ten years later, the friends
reunite. Will what happened that afternoon at White Villa now
destroy the lives and facades they have so carefully built?
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The Blamed (Paperback)
Emily Hourican
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R244
R220
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'Insightful and astute writing ... Emily Hourican has a wonderful
understanding of human nature' Louise O'Neill The summer she turned
twenty-five, Anna felt invincible. In love for the first time, in a
strange city far from home, she could be a new person. All that she
had ever wanted was there for the taking. But the glorious
possibility of those long sultry days ended in a reality far
starker than she could have imagined. Now, fifteen years later,
Anna is struggling to get through to her teenage daughter Jessie --
named in memory of Anna's best friend -- who has developed an
eating disorder. Mother and daughter were once close, but now Anna
feels as if Jessie's every word and action is a mystery. Though
sometimes she wonders if Jessie can see right through her. And when
her daughter starts to report dreams about the namesake she never
met, Anna -- increasingly unnerved by just how much her daughter
seems to know -- is forced to face the secrets of that summer when
her life changed in one unravelling moment, and the brutal truth
about the part she had to play.
'A gloriously good read' Sunday Independent LIFE SURROUNDED BY
WEALTH, GLAMOUR AND EXCITEMENT Lady Honor Guinness is a reluctant
wallflower. But that all changes when she marries Henry 'Chips'
Channon, a charming and ambitious American. On his arm, she finds
herself at the heart of 1930s London's most elite social circles,
mingling with aristocrats, politicians and royalty. But it's not
too long before Chips begins to prioritise his aspirations over all
else, and Honor begins to wonder who exactly she has married. By
her side is her best friend Doris, a young woman eager to establish
her place in society. A social butterfly who keeps the details of
her family background to herself, Doris is hopeful her beauty and
charm will win her a suitable husband, but she has no interest in a
romantic attachment. Until she is introduced to 'the most
devastating man in London'. Inspired by true-life events, The Other
Guinness Girl: A Question of Honor is an elegant, captivating story
of two young women navigating friendship, loneliness, love and
desire as they try to find their places in a society where the
rules seem to change every moment. PRAISE FOR THE GUINNESS GIRLS
NOVELS 'Utterly captivating ... an absolute page-turner' IRISH
INDEPENDENT 'Masterfully and glamorously told' SUNDAY BUSINESS POST
'Fans of Downton Abbey will adore this' SUNDAY TIMES
'Fans of Downton Abbey will adore this' Sunday Times 'The perfect
glorious escape ... the intimacy of a family drama, set against the
most opulent of backdrops' Sunday Independent The Glorious Guinness
Girls are the toast of London and Dublin society. Darlings of the
press, Aileen, Maureen and Oonagh lead charmed existences that are
the envy of many. But Fliss knows better. Sent to live with them as
a child, she grows up as part of the family and only she knows of
the complex lives beneath the glamorous surface. Then, at a party
one summer's evening, something happens which sends shockwaves
through the entire household. In the aftermath, as the Guinness
sisters move on, Fliss is forced to examine her place in their
world and decide if where she finds herself is where she truly
belongs. Set amid the turmoil of the Irish Civil War and the
brittle glamour of 1920s London, The Glorious Guinness Girls is
inspired by one of the most fascinating family dynasties in the
world - an unforgettable novel of reckless youth, family loyalty
and destiny. If you loved Downton Abbey, Julian Fellowes' Belgravia
or Paula McLain's The Paris Wife, you will adore The Glorious
Guinness Girls.
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The Outsider (Paperback)
Emily Hourican
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Two very different families ...
One is loud, eccentric, rich and confident.
The other is less sure of their place in life.
On holidays in Portugal, a near-drowning brings the ten-year-old
daughters, Jamie and Sarah, together and a friendship is formed.
As the bond between the girls grows deeper, so too do the ties between
their families and an unsettling closeness develops between two of the
adults.
Then, as Jamie begins to feel suffocated by the intensity of Sarah's
friendship, cracks begin to show.
What will it take to shatter the façade of friendship? The affair? The
obsessive crush? And which family will be left whole?
The Outsider is the compelling and unforgettable story of the
complexity of friendship, marriage, hidden passions and teenage desire.
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