The People’s Book Prize – Spring Collection – Fiction – “The Milliner’s Secret” by Natalie Meg Evans

The Milliner’s Secret By Natalie Meg Evans

Published by Quercus Books 

ISBN 9781848669116

Spring 2016

Synopsis

Paris 1940. Londoner Cora Masson has reinvented herself as Coralie de Lirac, using a false claim to aristocratic birth to launch herself as a fashionable milliner. When the Nazis invade, the influence of a high-ranking lover protects her business. But the cruel demands of war – and of love – cannot be kept at bay forever. Coralie must find the courage to protect everything she believes in.

Author’s Biography

Natalie writes full-time from her house in rural north Suffolk. She has been awarded numerous prizes for her novels including the Daphne du Maurier award and the Golden Heart award.

Reviews

‘Fresh and exuberant, and full of authentic detail’ bestselling author Rosanna Ley

‘A truly accomplished and delicious debut novel’ Laurie Graham on The Dress Thief

‘Rich in detail, this is a pacy and engaging read, full of cloak and dagger intrigue, beautiful clothes and romance’ Sunday Mirror on The Dress Thief

‘This story is as glamorous as the gowns it describes’ The Lady on The Dress Thief

Awards: Natalie Meg Evans was winner of the 2014 LoveStories ‘Best Historical Read’ award. Winner of the 2015 Public Book Awards. Shortlisted for the 2015 Romance Writers of America (RWA) RITA Awards & the 2015 LoveStories Awards.

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