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Notorious: a scandalous read perfect for fans of Danielle Steel
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Notorious: a scandalous read perfect for fans of Danielle Steel
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Olivia Hayfield
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:400 | Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 126 |
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Category/Genre | Modern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945) |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780349431017
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Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Little, Brown Book Group
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Imprint |
Piatkus Books
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Publication Date |
30 August 2022 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
'New Zealand's Queen of Royal Romance' Women's Day *Loosely based on one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries - the Princes in the Tower - and the royal enigma that was Richard III* __________ EVERYONE WANTS TO BE FAMOUS Everyone has heard of the Snows. Belle, world-famous singer of Woodville fame. Her husband Teddy, acclaimed actor by day, notorious party animal by night. Their children: Emma, Pearl, Crystal, Elfred and River. EVERYONE EXCEPT EMMA SNOW Emma Snow wants three things in the world: to become a writer, own a cat, and never think about Rowan Bosworth again. Darkly handsome with a tragic past, Emma should know better than to be in love with him. She's never sure whether he actually likes her, or if she's just a pawn in one of the twisted games he likes to play. EMMA SNOW WANTS TO BE EXCEPTIONAL One Valentine's Day, a terrible event occurs which rips the Snow family apart. Determined to uncover the truth, Emma is forced to delve into the dark underbelly of her celebrity family - and once and for all decide whether to think with her heart or her head . . When you're surrounded by rumours, it's difficult to see the truth . . . ___________________ Believe the rumours - EVERYONE is talking about Olivia Hayfield's NOTORIOUS! 'Rich people behaving badly' Booklist 'Ingenious and addictive' Francesca Hornak 'A delicious read' Renee Rosen 'Hayfield has channelled the best of Jilly Cooper into a novel that's an ingenious adaption of history' The Listener 'A clever whodunnit with a bonus love story that'll have you hooked' Women's Day 'Racy historical fiction ... I whooped when it arrived' The Spinoff
Author Biography
Olivia Hayfield is the pen name of British author Sue Copsey. Sue is usually to be found in her office editing other people's books, while Olivia is likely to be in her writing hut at the bottom of the garden, wondering what well-known historical characters would be like if they were alive today. Sue worked for several years as a press officer at London Zoo, and then became an editor at Dorling Kindersley UK. She and her husband later moved to New Zealand, where Sue continues to work in publishing. She is also the author of several children's books, including The Ghosts of Tarawera, which received a Notable Book Award from the Storylines Children's Literature Trust of New Zealand. Sue lives in Auckland with her husband and two children.
ReviewsA rattling good contemporary love/detective story which people will enjoy on many different levels -- Dame Fiona Reynolds, Master, Emanuel College, Cambridge; former Director-General, The National Trust
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