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An Invitation to the Kennedys
Captivating pre-WW2 historical fiction about high society, forbidden love and a world on the cusp of change, inspired by real events
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong female leads, fans of The Crown and Downton Abbey, and those interested in interwar period drama and societal intrigue.
Page-turning historical fiction from the bestselling author of the Guinness Girls series
Page-turning historical fiction from the bestselling author of the Guinness Girls series
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Perfect for fans of The Crown and Downton Abbey, Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author of The Last Lifeboat
A breathtakingly glamorous and escapist read, Irish Times
Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy, recently arrived from Boston, is already a huge hit in 1930s London society. As the daughter of the US ambassador, she is at the centre of the most elite social circles. But when she falls for a duke-in-waiting, she realises there are plenty of people who think she doesn't belong.
Lady Brigid Guinness has no interest in love, marriage or society connections. But her brother-in-law Chips Channon has other ideas - and seems intent on pushing her towards a match with a dull German prince.
When Chips invites the Kennedys and a select group of friends and family to Kelvedon Hall, his country estate, Brigid and Kick discover that beneath the brittle facade of politeness, marriages are on the rocks, political intrigue abounds and nothing is really as it seems - all while the war in Europe grows closer by the day.
By the time their week in Essex has ended, both Kick and Brigid realise that their world is changing rapidly, and their hopes and plans for the future may have to change too...
Inspired by true-life events, An Invitation to the Kennedys is a spell-binding page-turner from the bestselling author of the Guinness Girls series.
Full of rich details and dizzying descriptions worthy of Downton, it's a really enjoyable piece of escapism, Woman's Way
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Praised for its captivating storytelling and rich historical detail, the novel is celebrated as a glamorous, escapist read reminiscent of Downton Abbey. Critics highlight its masterful depiction of privilege, drama, and the complexities of high society against the backdrop of approaching war, making it essential for history and gossip enthusiasts.
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ISBN: 9781399708029
Publisher: Hachette Books Ireland
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 September 2023
Country: Ireland
Imprint: Hachette Books Ireland
Illustration: n/a
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 580g
Pages: 464
About the Author
Emily Hourican is the author of nine novels and one book of non-fiction. Her first novel, The Privileged, was published in 2016, became an instant bestseller, and was short-listed for the Best Popular Fiction Award at the Irish Book Awards that year. She then published three more works of contemporary fiction, the last of which, The Outsider, is being developed as a six-part TV series with Treasure Films, with Emily as screenwriter, supported by Screen Ireland.
In 2019 she began writing historical fiction, and has since published four acclaimed, best-selling historical novels based on the Guinness and Kennedy families. Emily is also an award-winning editor and journalist with the Sunday Independent,Ireland's biggest-selling newspaper.Also by Emily Hourican
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