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BOOK OF THE MONTH
The Winter Dress
‘From a few shimmering strands of truth, Lauren Chater has spun an intriguing story of love, loss and fulfilment.’ Pip Williams, bestselling author of The Dictionary of Lost Words
MORE GREAT HISTORICAL READS
The Understudy
Immersed in the underbelly of the theatre world in the gritty streets of Sydney in 1973, this addictive debut will have you wondering just how dangerous ambition – and love – can be.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
The entrancing story of a reclusive Hollywood starlet as she reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine . . .
The Language of Food
"Mouth-watering and sensuous, a real feast for the imagination" BRIDGET COLLINS
By Annabel Abbs
Eliza Acton, despite having never before boiled an egg, became one of the world’s most successful cookery writers, revolutionizing cooking and cookbooks around the world. Her story is fascinating, uplifting and truly inspiring.
The Gilded Years
By Karin Tanabe
A captivating historical novel based on the true story of Anita Hemmings, the first Black student to attend the prestigious Vassar College by – passing as white. For fans of The Vanishing Half and The Gilded Age.
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
The Italian Girl
By Anita Abriel
A fearless young Italian woman risks everything to save precious artworks from the Nazis in a gripping new tale from the bestselling author of The Light After the War.
Beautiful Little Fools
The Great Gatsby women take centre stage in this powerful reimagining of a timeless classic.
Inspired by a true story
Must-read WWII fiction
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