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New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester delivers a brilliant blend of feminism, fashion, and history in this bold novel set against the real-life designers’ showdown in Versailles in the 1970s.
French countryside, Present Day: Blythe Bricard is the daughter of famous fashion muses but that doesn't mean she wants to be one. She turned her back on that world, and her dreams, years ago. Fate, however, has a different plan, and Blythe will discover there is more to her iconic mother and grandmother than she ever knew.
New York, 1970: Designer Astrid Bricard arrives in bohemian Chelsea determined to change the fashion world forever. And she does―cast as muse to her lover, Hawk Jones. And when they're both invited to compete in the fashion event of the century―the Battle of Versailles―Astrid sacrifices everything to showcase her talent. But then, just as her career is about to take off, she mysteriously vanishes, leaving behind only a white silk dress.
Paris, 1917: Parentless sixteen year old Mizza Bricard has made a vow: to be remembered on her own terms. Her promise sustains her through turbulent decades and volatile couture houses until, finally, her name is remembered and a legend is born―one that proves impossible for Astrid and Blythe to distance themselves from.
From the INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING author of The Paris Seamstress
comes a story of courage, family and forgiveness from New York to
war-torn Europe. Perfect for fans of Kate Furnivall, Lucinda Riley,
Kate Morton and Gill Paul 'Divine' GILL PAUL, bestselling author of
The Secret Wife 'An emotional and sweeping tale' CHANEL CLEETON,
bestselling author of Next Year in Havana 'A splendid, breathtaking
novel, full of mystery and passion...a must read!' JEANNE MACKIN,
author of The Last Collection ******** 1942 When Jessica May's
successful modelling career is abruptly cut short, Vogue send her
to war-torn Paris to cover the conflict as a correspondent. She's
courageous and a fast-learner, but of course the military men make
her life as difficult as possible. Three friendships change that:
journalist Martha Gellhorn encourages Jess to bend the rules;
paratrooper Dan Hallworth shows her how to take pictures and write
stories that matter; and a little girl, Victorine, who shows Jess
how to open hear heart. 2005 Australian curator D'Arcy Hallworth
arrives at a beautiful French chateau to manage a famous collection
of photographs. What begins as just another job becomes far more
disquieting as D'Arcy uncovers the true identity of the mysterious
French photographer...
The brand-new escapist summer read from the internationally
bestselling author of The Paris Secret! ONE UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER
WILL UNLOCK A DECADES-OLD SECRET . . . 'A meticulously researched
novel with a perfectly woven dual timeline . . . I think The
Riviera House is her best book yet' KATHRYN HUGHES, bestselling
author of The Letter FRENCH RIVIERA, PRESENT DAY When Remy
discovers she's mysteriously inherited a house on the French
Riviera, she drops everything to go there, desperately seeking
answers. There, she's shocked to uncover a catalogue of the artwork
known to have been stolen by the Nazis during WWII, but there's
something oddly familiar about one of the paintings . . . PARIS,
1939 While working at the Louvre, bold and beautiful Eliane falls
for talented painter Xavier. But when the Nazis occupy the city,
Xavier leaves Eliane behind for the safety of England. Heartbroken,
she throws herself into helping the resistance catalogue the
priceless treasures the Nazis are stealing. But Eliane is playing a
dangerous game, and soon realises she may have put her trust in the
wrong person . . . As Remy questions everything she thought she
knew about her family, in the past Eliane finds herself in real
peril. Could it be that the Riviera house holds more secrets than
either Remy or Eliane are ready to face? Set between war-torn Paris
and the present day, The Riviera House is a breathtakingly
beautiful story of love and sacrifice, from the internationally
bestselling author of The Paris Secret. Perfect for fans of Rachel
Hore, Lucinda Riley and Tracy Rees.
From New York Times bestselling author of The French Photographer
'A glamorous, transporting read' Woman's Weekly . . . IN 1920s NEW
YORK, EVERYONE IS CHASING A DREAM . . . The Roaring 20s - a time
for glamour, frivolity and freedom for women. But for Evie
Lockhart, a small-town girl who is determined to become one of the
first female doctors, it means turning her back on her family and
the only life she's ever known. In a desperate attempt to support
herself through Columbia University's medical school, Evie
auditions for the infamous late-night Ziegfeld Follies on Broadway.
But if she gets the part, what will it mean for her new
relationship with Upper East Side banker Thomas Whitman - a man
Evie thinks she could fall for, if only she lived a less scandalous
life . . . Captivating and inspirational, A Kiss From Mr Fitzgerald
is a love story starring a woman ahead of her time, set against the
backdrop of Jazz Age New York. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley
and Kate Furnivall. 'If you're mad about the roaring twenties and
all things Gatsby, this romance will have you enchanted' WOMAN'S
DAY PRAISE FOR NATASHA LESTER: 'A fantastically engrossing story. I
love it' KELLY RIMMER 'Intrigue, heartbreak... I cannot tell you
how much I loved this book' RACHEL BURTON 'A gorgeously rich and
romantic novel' KATE FORSYTH 'If you enjoy historical fiction (and
even if you don't) you will love this book' SALLY HEPWORTH 'Utterly
compelling' GOOD READING
PRAISE FOR NATASHA LESTER... 'A fantastically engrossing story. I
love it' KELLY RIMMER 'Intrigue, heartbreak... I cannot tell you
how much I loved this book' RACHEL BURTON 'A gorgeously rich and
romantic novel' KATE FORSYTH Her Mother's Secret is the story of a
brave young woman chasing her dream against society's disapproval,
perfect for fans of Gill Paul, Kate Furnivall and Penny Vincenzi.
********* 1918, England. Armistice Day should bring peace into
Leonora East's life. Rather than making cosmetics secretly in her
father's chemist shop, Leo hopes to now display her wares openly.
Instead, Spanish flu arrives in the village, claiming her father's
life. Determined to start over she boards a ship to New York City,
where she meets debonair department store heir Everett Forsyth . .
. 1939, New York City. Everett's daughter, Alice, a promising
ballerina, receives a mysterious letter inviting her to star in a
series of advertisements for a cosmetics line. If she accepts she
will be immortalized like dancers such as Zelda Fitzgerald,
Josephine Baker and Ginger Rogers. Why, then, are her parents so
quick to forbid it? MORE PRAISE FOR NATASHA LESTER... 'If you enjoy
historical fiction (and even if you don't) you will love this book'
Sally Hepworth 'Stunning . . . Will have you captivated' Liz Byrski
'This romance will have you enchanted' Woman's Day 'Natasha Lester
is our generation's Louisa May Alcott' Tess Woods 'What a GEM!'
Sara Foster 'Natasha Lester brings bold, brave women to life'
Courier Mail 'I love this book' Rachael Johns 'Exquisite!' Vanessa
Carnevale 'Engaging' Herald Sun 'An essential addition to
Australian fiction' AusRomToday 'Utterly compelling' Good Reading
'Emotion that will touch your heart and soul deeply' Jodi Gibson
'Fascinating, evocative and meticulously researched' Annabel Abbs
'Entertaining and provocative' Perth Festival 'Lester has woven a
fine, original story of everlasting quality.' BetterReading 'A
captivating tale' Daily Examiner 'A delightful and multi-faceted
romp through the jazz era' Natalie Salvo 'Excellent historical
fiction' The Book Muse 'You will love this even if you're not a
regular reader of historical fiction' Jess Just Reads 'Storytelling
at its finest' Great Reads & Tea Leaves
Discover a breath-taking story of love, danger, courage and
betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Paris
Secret A HIDDEN IDENTITY. A DANGEROUS LIE. A SECRET WAITING TO BE
TOLD . . . 1943. War is raging, and after developing a successful
propaganda campaign to recruit women into the workforce, Alix finds
herself enlisted as a spy in America's fledgling intelligence
organization, the Office of Strategic Services. Managing to make it
through Vichy France before the Nazis close all borders, Alix is
tasked with getting close to a Nazi who might be willing to help
the Americans - but there's also a chance he's a double-agent. And
then something goes terribly wrong. 1946. Determined to escape her
dangerous past, Alix moves to Paris to work as a publicist for the
yet-to-be-launched House of Christian Dior. But when a figure from
her old life reappears and threatens to jeopardize her future, Alix
realizes that she'll need to do something drastic to right the
wrongs of the past . . . Set in war-torn Paris The Three Lives of
Alix St Pierre is a breathtakingly beautiful story of love and
sacrifice, from the internationally bestselling author of The Paris
Secret. Perfect for fans of Rachel Hore, Lucinda Riley and Tracy
Rees. 'Natasha Lester dreamed up a brave, flawed, unbreakable
heroine guided by her determination to survive and thrive no matter
what. I was enthralled by this story and rooted for Alix every step
of the way' DANIELA SACERDOTI, multi-million copy bestselling
author
**THE FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHER is now available in ebook** THE
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'This has to be the most beautiful book
I've read in a very long time' ***** 'The best book I have read!'
***** 'Superbly written with characters I truly cared and worried
about' ***** 'If you like Kate Morton or Lucinda Riley, you'll like
this too' ***** Crossing generations, society's boundaries and
international turmoil, The Paris Seamstress is a beguiling,
transporting story perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Kate
Furnivall, Kate Morton and Penny Vincenzi. *************** What
must Estella sacrifice to make her mark? 1940: Parisian seamstress
Estella Bissette is forced to flee France as the Germans advance.
She is bound for Manhattan with a few francs, one suitcase, her
sewing machine and a dream: to have her own atelier. 2015:
Australian curator Fabienne Bissette journeys to the annual Met
Gala for an exhibition of her beloved grandmother's work - one of
the world's leading designers of ready-to-wear. But as Fabienne
learns more about her grandmother's past, she uncovers a story of
tragedy, heartbreak and secrets - and the sacrifices made for love.
PRAISE FOR NATASHA LESTER... 'Fascinating and impeccably
researched' GILL PAUL 'A fantastically engrossing story. I love it'
KELLY RIMMER 'A beautiful story in every way' THE LADY 'Intrigue,
heartbreak... I cannot tell you how much I loved this book' RACHEL
BURTON 'If you enjoy historical fiction (and even if you don't) you
will love this book' Sally Hepworth 'A gorgeously rich and romantic
novel' Kate Forsyth 'Stunning . . . Will have you captivated' Liz
Byrski 'This romance will have you enchanted' Woman's Day 'Natasha
Lester is our generation's Louisa May Alcott' Tess Woods 'What a
GEM!' Sara Foster 'Natasha Lester brings bold, brave women to life'
Courier Mail 'I love this book' Rachael Johns 'Exquisite!' Vanessa
Carnevale 'Engaging' Herald Sun 'An essential addition to
Australian fiction' AusRomToday 'Utterly compelling' Good Reading
'Emotion that will touch your heart and soul deeply' Jodi Gibson
'Fascinating, evocative and meticulously researched' Annabel Abbs
'Entertaining and provocative' Perth Festival 'Lester has woven a
fine, original story of everlasting quality.' BetterReading 'A
captivating tale' Daily Examiner 'A delightful and multi-faceted
romp through the jazz era' Natalie Salvo 'Excellent historical
fiction' The Book Muse 'You will love this even if you're not a
regular reader of historical fiction' Jess Just Reads 'Storytelling
at its finest' Great Reads & Tea Leaves
A wartime legacy. A lost love. A friendship to last a lifetime . .
. 'An extraordinary book' Marie Claire A decades old secret . . .
When Kat Jourdan discovers a priceless collection of Dior gowns
hidden in her grandmother's remote cottage, she delves into the
mystery of their origin, determined to know more about her beloved
grandmother's secret past. An unspeakable betrayal . . . In
England, 1939, talented pilot Skye Penrose is flying for the Royal
Air Force. She soon meets a mysterious Frenchwoman named Margaux
Jourdan, and with her is Catherine Dior, the sister of the renowned
designer. Together, they have no idea of the danger that lies ahead
. . . Three women bound forever by war. As Kat attempts to solve
the mystery of the past, her grandmother's hidden life comes to
light. But could it be that some secrets are best left buried? Set
between Europe's war-torn past and the present day, The Paris
Secret is an unforgettable story of love and sacrifice. Perfect for
fans of Kate Furnivall, Lucinda Riley and Tracy Rees. PRAISE FOR
NATASHA LESTER: 'Divine' GILL PAUL, bestselling author of The
Secret Wife 'An emotional and sweeping tale' CHANEL CLEETON,
bestselling author of Next Year in Havana 'A splendid, breathtaking
novel, full of mystery and passion...a must read!' JEANNE MACKIN,
author of The Last Collection
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