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The Royal Correspondent

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The Royal Correspondent by Alexandra Joel is a captivating romance novel that follows an ambitious Australian journalist, Blaise Hill, as she navigates the world of 1960s London. Assigned to cover the glamorous and exclusive society events, Blaise becomes intricately involved in the royal circles. As her career takes off, personal challenges and secrets test her resolve and redefine her path to love and success.
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This intriguing tale is set in the 1960s and follows a young Sydney journalist who finds herself navigating the world of love and the posh circles of London society. You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to stories about personal transformation, glamour, and romance intertwined with historical events.

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The Royal Correspondent

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From the bestselling author of The Paris Model comes another breathtaking story of glamour, romance and espionage.

Success would depend on taking a dangerous risk.

When Blaise Hill, a feisty young journalist from one of Sydney's toughest neighbourhoods, is dispatched to London at the dawn of the swinging sixties to report on Princess Margaret's controversial marriage to an unconventional photographer, she is drawn into an elite realm of glamour and intrigue.

As the nation faces an explosive upheaval, Blaise must grapple with a series of shocking scandals at the pinnacle of British society. Yet, haunted by a threat from her past and torn between two very different men, who can she trust in a world of hidden motives and shifting alliances? If she makes the wrong choice, she will lose everything.

Inspired by real events, The Royal Correspondent is a compelling story of love and betrayal, family secrets and conspiracy that takes you from the gritty life of a daily newspaper to the opulent splendour of Buckingham Palace.

Praise for The Royal Correspondent:

'Combines romance, a splash of espionage and lots of glamour, inspired by real events' Australian Women's Weekly

'It will sweep you up with its winning combination of historical facts and fabulous fiction' Herald Sun

'Vividly brings the swinging '60s to life' Who Weekly

'This engaging read has it all - glamour, intrigue, gossip, espionage, romance and fashion ... it's a gripping read with well-drawn characters ... a well woven tale set on the cusp of changing times' Weekly Times

'A fabulous story, with an extremely compelling protagonist at its heart ... Joel has hit her stride here' Better Reading

'A world of glamour, intrigue and scandal' Woman's Day

'Engaging characters and a well-paced story line brimming with social history, romance, and mystery will captivate readers across genres' Booklist

'An engrossing story [which] will keep readers turning the pages' Publishers Weekly

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The Royal Correspondent by Alexandra Joel is generally well-received, with praise for its engaging narrative that blends romance and historical intrigue. Readers appreciate the detailed portrayal of the high-stakes world of journalism, set against a vibrant backdrop of the 1960s London and the Royal Family. Critics highlight Joel's ability to weave a captivating story with well-developed characters, appealing to fans of historical romances.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460758175

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 298g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Alexandra Joel is a former editor of the Australian edition of Harper's Bazaar and of Portfolio, Australia's first magazine for working women. She has also contributed feature articles, interviews and reviews to many national and metropolitan publications. Her first novel, the bestselling The Paris Model, was published around the world, including in the United States, Canada, Germany, Hungary and Romania, and was followed by The Royal Correspondent and The Artist's Secret. Alexandra's biography Rosetta: A Scandalous True Story was optioned for the screen by a major US-owned production company. She is also the author of two books about fashion in Australia. With an honours degree from the University of Sydney and a graduate diploma from the Australian College of Applied Psychology, she has been a practising counsellor and psychotherapist. Alexandra has two children and lives in Sydney with her husband. To connect with Alexandra, visit: AlexandraJoel.com Facebook @AlexandraJoelAuthor Instagram @AlexandraJoelAuthor

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