Affair

An Enthralling Story of Love and Passion and Hollywood Glamour

AvGill Paul

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Engelska, 2013

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A passionate, tender and captivating story of glamour, infidelity and love, behind the scenes of the most iconic Hollywood movie ever madeRome 1961. As the camera rolls on the film set of Cleopatra, the Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton love affair is about to capture the world’s attention.When Diana Bailey arrives on set to begin work as a historical advisor, tensions are running high. The film is in financial crisis and a media storm is brewing over the Taylor-Burton relationship.As Diana adjusts to a new life away from her troubled marriage, she strikes up a close friendship with Helen, a young make-up artist, and seeks solace in Ernesto, a charismatic member of the film crew. But Helen is harbouring a dark secret of her own, one that will affect Diana in more ways than she could ever imagine…An enthralling story of love and passion, set against the backdrop of one of the most iconic films ever made.

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Utgivningsdatum:2013-05-23
Språk:Engelska
Filformat:EPUB
Kopieringsskydd:LCP
ISBN:9780007494118
Förlag:HarperCollins Publishers

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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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With beautifully drawn characters and sensitive detail, The Affair draws you in and you won't want it to end. An accomplished, energetic, original new voice in fiction' (Kate Kerrigan) 'A fabulous evocation of sixties Rome and film star glamour, full of passion and romance - I loved this delicious novel' (Lulu Taylor) 'A page-turner of a novel' (Hello! magazine) 'Paul's beguiling and compelling story captures all the thrilling and sometimes tawdry realities of life on a film set with its warring egos, inherent glamour and fascinating backstage detail as well as delivering a pulsating parallel love story to the famous Taylor-Burton romance. A gripping read perfect for those lazy summer days!' (Blackpool Gazette) 'An amazing, passionate story that is full of romance, deceit, lies and movie star glamour' (TodayImReading.blogspot.co.uk) 'A brilliant and passionate read that will transport you to a different era and have you on the edge of your seat as the tension rises. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, classic Hollywood movies and great love affairs' (OneMorePage.co.uk) 'A compelling story of love, passion, glamour and secrets, with famous actors and actresses and the stunning setting of Rome to sweep you off your feet. This is a novel that must not be missed, and is a firm favourite of mine! Wow!' (ReadingInTheSunshine.wordpress.com) 'I adored reading about Italian life in the early sixties, the fashions, the customs and the food, almost as much as I relished having a peek into life on the Cleopatra set. I cannot recommend this work highly enough for movie buffs, historical fiction fans, and just anyone who loves a good yarn! Fantastic stuff.' (BookWormInk.co.uk)