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Notorious

a scandalous read perfect for fans of Danielle Steel
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Notorious by Olivia Hayfield is a captivating tale of ambition and desire set in a glitzy world of power and privilege. It weaves together the rise and fall of a charismatic media mogul, James, and his turbulent relationships, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of success. This novel provides a modern twist on historical figures, capturing their essence in a contemporary setting.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to tales of glamour, ambition, and romance set against the backdrop of the media and entertainment industries. With a captivating mix of humour and drama, it explores themes of power, family legacy, and the complexities of love, making it a gripping read for fans of stories that intertwine personal and professional intrigue.

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Notorious

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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...

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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

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Notorious by Olivia Hayfield is praised as a captivating contemporary love and detective story that can be appreciated on various levels. Readers are likely to find the blend of romance and mystery engaging and thoroughly enjoyable.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349431017

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

About the Author

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.

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