Book Synopsis:
NEW YORK CITY, 1921An impossible dream.The war is over, the twenties are roaring, but in the depths of the city that never sleeps, Dorothy Parker is struggling to make her mark in a man’s world.A broken woman.She’s penniless, she’s unemployed and her marriage is on the rocks when she starts a bridge group with three extraordinary women – but will they be able to save her from herself?A fight for survival.When tragedy strikes, and everything Dorothy holds dear is threatened, it’s up to Peggy, Winifred and Jane to help her confront the truth before it’s too late. Because the stakes may be life or death…A new novel from the internationally bestselling author, Sex and the City meets the 1920s in this sweeping tale of love, loss and the everlasting bonds of friendship. Perfect for fans of Fiona Davis, Dinah Jefferies and Chanel Cleeton.
My Review:
I’m a huge fan of this author so I was very excited to hear she had a new book out – even more so when I realised it was set in one of my favourite time periods.
Firstly the author does a great job in setting the scene in this book so I felt fully transported back to the 1920’s and experiencing everything alongside the characters. The twenties were a very interesting time not just because of the many fascinating historical events mentioned in the book but also because it was a time of great social change with attitudes to women slowly changing in some circumstances. It was really interesting seeing the women embracing these new opportunity though some of the sexist remarks did make my blood boil at times.
The story is told from the point of view of the four main character and I found it fascinating to follow them throughout the book. I loved how different each of them were and how they helped shed a light on a different section of society at the time. Unusually I think I liked all of them pretty much equally, though I did have a soft spot for Dottie who seemed to be going through a particular hard time.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and was quickly absorbed into the story. It was great to follow the girls and watch them grow closer. They seemed like such a lovely group who complemented each other nicely and helped each other through all that life throws at them. I often found myself wishing I could be part of their group too as it seemed such fun at times.
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour.
About The Author:
Gill Paul is an author of historical fiction, specialising in the twentieth century and often writing about the lives of real women. Her novels have topped bestseller lists in the US and Canada as well as the UK and have been translated into twenty languages. The Secret Wife has sold over half a million copies and is a book-club favourite worldwide.She is also the author of several non-fiction books on historical subjects. She lives in London and swims year-round in a wild pond.
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