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The Hidden Wife

By Joanna Rees
Series: A Stitch in Time series
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The Hidden Wife by Joanna Rees is the second novel in the A Stitch in Time trilogy, set in vibrant 1928 Paris. After fleeing London, Vita Casey starts anew as a cabaret dresser, navigating the wild parties and jazz of the era. Though surrounded by hedonism, she pursues her dream of designing lingerie, seizing a chance to work for renowned couturier Jenny Sacerdote. As romance unexpectedly blooms, Vita must also confront the dangers facing her close friend Nancy and face threats from her past in England.
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This historical romance will appeal to readers who enjoy richly detailed settings, complex friendships, and the glamour and grit of 1920s Parisian life.

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The second novel in a dazzling historical trilogy from bestselling author Joanna Rees, following The Runaway Daughter. For fans of Lucinda Riley and Penny Vincenzi.

The Hidden Wife by Joanna Rees is the second novel in A Stitch in Time - a sweeping historical trilogy.

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The Hidden Wife by Joanna Rees is the second novel in A Stitch in Time - a sweeping historical trilogy.

Paris, 1928

Having fled London and been on the run around Europe, Vita Casey has established a new life for herself, keeping a low profile as a dresser at a cabaret hall where Nancy is part of the risqué dance troupe. It's a vibrant world of wild parties, drugs and jazz music.

But despite the fun, hedonistic lifestyle they lead, Vita longs for a proper career and to rekindle her dream of designing lingerie. When an opportunity to work for famous couturier Jenny Sacerdote presents itself, Vita grabs it with both hands and is soon exposed to an altogether different side of Paris society. Before long, romance blossoms in the unlikeliest of places.

However, left to her own devices, Nancy spirals into danger and drug abuse and Vita has to save her friend. But can Vita really trust the people who want to help her? When there are those back in England who wish to see her ruined and forced to pay for the past she ran away from...

Series: A Stitch in Time series

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  • The Hidden Wife
    The Hidden Wife
    The Hidden Wife by Joanna Rees is the second novel in A Stitch in Time - a sweeping historical trilogy. Paris, 1928 Having fled London and been on the run around Europe, Vita Casey has established a new life for herself, keeping a low profile as a dresser at a cabaret hall where Nancy is part of the risqué dance...
    By Joanna Rees
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  • The Sister Returns
    The Sister Returns
    The Sister Returns by Joanna Rees is the third novel in A Stitch in Time - a sweeping historical trilogy. To have a future, she must confront her past... It's 1929 and after running away from her family in Lancashire, becoming a dancer in London and having a riotous time in Paris with her best friend Nancy, would-be fashion designer...
    By Joanna Rees
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529018875

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 355g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Joanna Rees, aka Josie Lloyd and Jo Rees is the best-selling author of 15 novels, including rom-coms, blockbusters and big-hearted adventures such as The Tides of Change and A Twist of Fate. Based in Brighton, Joanna is married to the author Emlyn Rees, with whom she has three daughters. They have co-written several novels, including the Sunday Times number one bestseller Come Together which was translated into over twenty languages and made into a film. They have written several bestselling parodies of their favourite children's books, including We're Going on a Bar Hunt and The Very Hungover Caterpillar and The Teenager Who Came To Tea. As Josie Lloyd, Joanna has also written the novel The Cancer Ladies' Running Club. When she's not writing, Joanna likes running on the seafront with her dog.

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    The Sister Returns by Joanna Rees is the third novel in A Stitch in Time - a sweeping historical trilogy. To have a future, she must confront her past... It's 1929 and after running away from her family in Lancashire, becoming a dancer in London and having a riotous time in Paris with her best friend Nancy, would-be fashion designer...
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