Author:Sophie Kinsella
Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) is in Hollywood! She's hanging out with celebs . . . or at least she will be, once her husband Luke introduces her to his new A-list client Sage Seymour.
Becky sets her heart on a new career – she's going to be a stylist to the stars! And when a chance encounter thrusts her into the limelight, she grabs her opportunity. But in between choosing clutch bags and chasing celebrities, Becky loses touch with her family and her best friend . . .
Caught up in the whirlwind of Tinseltown, has Becky gone too far this time?
Everybody loves Sophie Kinsella:
"I almost cried with laughter" Daily Mail
"Hilarious . . . you'll laugh and gasp on every page" Jenny Colgan
"Properly mood-altering . . . funny, fast and farcical. I loved it" Jojo Moyes
"A superb tale. Five stars!" Heat
Rachel Rhys’ atmospheric novel mixes glamour with tantalising intrigue – and a dark hint of dread
—— Daily MailAn atmospheric, page-turner
—— DAILY MIRRORDeliciously intoxicating
—— HEATRachel Rhys should be on everyone’s summer reading list
—— CLARE MACKINTOSHWith a dash of Agatha Christie and a nod to Zelda Fitzgerald, Rachel Rhys' historical mystery is simply gorgeous. The late 1940s Cote d'Azur setting is a character in its own right - one that will have you yearning to sip a gin fizz while watching the sun sink into the Mediterranean
—— KATE RIORDANI am racing though this delicious thriller set on the French Riviera in 1948. Rachel Rhys really is a natural successor to Patricia Highsmith. Out July, put it on preorder now so you don’t forget.
—— SARRA MANNINGDeadly secrets, dazzling sunshine - utterly seductive. This book is a total joy
—— LUCY DAWSONAtmospheric, totally absorbing and joyfully original
—— JANE FALLONUtterly enthralling; Rachel Rhys brilliantly evokes the shabby glamour and bruised hearts of the post-war Riviera, where everyone has a secret to hide. I adored it.
I absolutely loved this book. All the intrigue of Agatha Christie with the intelligence of Barbara Vine in the most glamorous of settings. Rhys writes like an exotic dream!
—— LIZ NUGENTPublic service announcement; this book deserves to be massive. Can’t tell you how hard and fast I fell for it. A stunningly beautiful, page turning feast of a novel
—— COLETTE MCBETHWho doesn't dream of a letter from a solicitor informing them of something that is in their interest? When Eve sets off for the South of France to discover what lies in wait, she finds filmstars, roues, drunken writers and a disaffected housekeeper - the perfect recipe for a glorious post-war thriller. A wonderful bouillabaisse of glamour, greed, revenge and romance as Eve fights to escape a loveless, bloodless marriage and find her true self. As chic as Chanel with a hint of Christie, A Fatal Inheritance will be on all the best-dressed sun-loungers this summer.
—— VERONICA HENRYRachel Rhys wove a spell over me with this book and whisked me away to the glitz of 1940s French Riviera. Sumptuous and hugely compelling, Rhys is a master of dialogue and observation and her characters crackle with life.Utter bliss.
—— AMANDA JENNINGSFizzing with glamour and secrets, I adored this gorgeous novel. An absolute stunner in every way, it had me captivated from beginning to end
—— JENNY ASHCROFTI had to make myself slow down when reading this delicious, thrilling novel, because I didn’t want it to end. If Daphne Du Maurier had been writing about the Cote D’Azur instead of Cornwall, she couldn’t have done it better. Absolutely superb.
—— CASS GREENI raced through this and absolutely love it. What a cleverly woven plot, with intriguing characters and great period atmosphere! It made me want to drop everything and rush out to live there, in a house as similar to Villa la Perle as I can possibly find.
—— GILL PAULThis atmospheric and intriguing novel will transport you to a glamorous – and deadly sun-baked world
—— Irish TimesTOP HOLIDAY READS - A Fatal Inheritance bears all the hallmarks of a golden age mystery as Eve is swept into a glittering world that sees her rubbing shoulders with Hollywood film stars and famous authors ... When events threaten to take a deadly turn, she must race against the clock to uncover the truth.
—— The HeraldAn exquisite and shimmering read. I completely lost myself in Rhys’s lovingly evoked 1940s French Riviera and was gripped by the slow-burn mystery. An essential summer read!
—— LISA JEWELLThe perfect literary beach-read; both gripping and dripping with glamour. Rachel Rhys is a natural successor to Patricia Highsmith.
—— Red OnlineSUMMER READING PICK
—— Nina Pottell , PRIMAJULY'S BEST NEW BOOKS: A dissatisfied wife receives a mysterious bequest, setting her off on a journey filled with excitement and danger
—— StylistRachel Rhys really knows how to keep you guessing. As the mystery plays out she throws in a dash of romance to go along with the perfect evocation of the decadent time and place. You need this on your sun lounger this summer.
—— Sunday PeopleAmid the sun and glamour, there's skulduggery afoot in this perfect poolside book.
—— Red MagazineWith dreamlike descriptions of the Cote d'Azur and the dark underworld of those who live there, it is an addictive page-turner. The perfect summer holiday read.
—— The Lady[A] high-octane, heart-pounding read.
—— Good HousekeepingThis is a fantastic book - glamorous and beautifully written.
—— Wendy Holden , Daily MailA transporting golden-age infused mystery caper
—— Sunday TimesThis atmospheric page-turner is filled with intrigue, death-defying encounters, smooth talking charmers and even has a larger-than-life Hollywood movie star .. a fabulous summer read
—— Daily ExpressThis atmospheric page-turner is filled with intrigue... The colourful detail of heavenly scents, exotic flora, blazing blue skies and azure sear adds to the escapist fun... It should be enjoyed in the hot sun with a cool cocktail to hand.
—— Sunday ExpressBeautiful, life-affirming stories that whisk you away and make you fall in love
—— Miranda DickinsonTender. A beautiful festive tale of a girl in search of a family for Christmas
—— My WeeklyA sweeping historical novel that opens in the waning days of the Ottoman Empire… The Parisian calls to mind a 19th-century novel.
—— New York TimesComplex, subtle and challenging… [The Parisian is] excelling––with a powerful ending that is moving in the way it knits together the themes of self-betrayal and social and political treachery.
—— Gareth Jenkins , Socialist WorkerReconciling oneself with the pain and pleasure of the ties that bind one to certain people and places is something that lies at the heart of Hammad’s novel… the world Hammad paints is a rich one.
—— Lucy Scholes , iHammad… convincingly weaves the conversations and arguments around the Palestinian table, inviting the reader to join the friends and family who are full of complexity and humanity, and refuse to be defined by the tragedy that is befalling them… To read The Parisian is to gradually get to know a friend, like drinking tea with a favourite uncle and hearing about family stories, gossip and politics.
—— Tanushka Marah , Middle East EyeEscapism in the form of adventure and sisterhood. This is a novel with real depth and feeling and touches on worker's rights, racism, environmentalism and education
—— iThis tribute to female friendship and the joy of books is a compelling read
—— Woman's WeeklyA captivating tale of love, friendship and self-actualisation
—— PeopleEscapism in the form of adventure and sisterhood. A novel with real depth and feeling. Empowering
—— Press AssociationAn exploration of people's cruelty and also their kindness
—— Ruth Junes , Good HousekeepingThe author of Me Before You pulls off a cracker with this stirring, exciting adventure story inspired by true events, in depression-era Kentucky, women find freedom and friendship by joining a brigade of horseback librarians
—— BestJojo Moyes is back with another page turner. Inspired by a remarkable true story, The Giver of Stars features five incredible women who will prove to be every bit as beloved as Lou Clark, the unforgettable heroine of Me Before You
—— StellarJoyous. Pucky female characters and wonderful writing. This is her best
—— Good HousekeepingAbout five extraordinary women in 1920s Kentucky, who worked on horseback as travelling librarians
—— Woman & HomeAn enthralling read based on a true story
—— My Weekly Special SeriesOne to get lost in. Escape with this book and follow the story of five women who are embarking on a powerful journey - and refuse to obey any man's commands!
—— No. 1 Magazine, Books to cosy up with this winterA brand-new page-turner . . . based on a true story and tracks five feisty women living in America during the Great Depression
—— That's LifeJojo Moyes is back with this tale based on the real-life horseback librarians of Kentucky
—— Hello!Took me to the mountains of depression-era Kentucky where brave women librarians risked all to deliver books on horseback
—— Damian Barr, Big Issue Books of the YearCelebrates the world of books . . . A fictional yarn about a quintet of extraordinary intrepid women from disparate backgrounds
—— RTE GuideFrom the very first page, I was drawn into the world and the characters that Jojo Moyes has so carefully created
—— Health & WellbeingA fabulous adventure story
—— BestPraise for Jojo Moyes
—— -Moyes somehow manages to break your heart before restoring your faith in love
—— Sunday ExpressRaw, funny, real and sad, this is storytelling at its best
—— Marie ClaireImmensely readable and enjoyable
—— Sunday TimesThis truly beautiful story made us laugh, smile and sob like a baby - you simply have to read it
—— CloserWonderfully written and completely engrossing, with exquisitely drawn characters in a brilliantly plotted narrative
—— Daily MailA heart-stopping read. Destined to be the novel that friends press upon each other
—— Independent on SundayBritain's best contemporary female author
—— Sun on SundayThe storytelling treads the delicate balance between heartbreak and hope perfectly
—— Good HousekeepingA triumph
—— HeatA tender, funny and hopeful look at love, grief and life. Bumper box of tissues required
—— StylistJoyful, with a pitch-perfect ending
—— Daily ExpressJulia Whelan is perfect as Alice Wright
—— The Times, Pick of the AudiobooksConcentrates on sisterhood and friendship
—— Scotsman, Best books to give this ChristmasA sweeping story of female friendship with a dash of romance, set in 1930s Kentucky
—— Daily ExpressHer writing is beautiful and whimsical with unique storylines
—— Liv Arnold, author of Etched in StoneThis most recent book of Jojo's is her best . . . I loved this adventure story for girls for its plucky female characters and wonderful writing
—— Good Housekeeping