The Glorious Guinness Girls by Emily Hourican (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Glorious Guinness Girls by Emily Hourican From Ireland to 1920s London, a glorious, gripping, moving and richly textured novel which takes us to the heart of the remarkable real-life story of the Guinness Girls. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Fans of Downton Abbey will adore this Sunday TimesThe perfect glorious escape ... the intimacy of a family drama, set against the most opulent of backdrops Sunday IndependentThe Glorious Guinness Girls are the toast of London and Dublin society. Darlings of the press, Aileen, Maureen and Oonagh lead charmed existences that are the envy of many.But Fliss knows better. Sent to live with them as a child, she grows up as part of the family and only she knows of the complex lives beneath the glamorous surface.Then, at a party one summers evening, something happens which sends shockwaves through the entire household. In the aftermath, as the Guinness sisters move on, Fliss is forced to examine her place in their world and decide if where she finds herself is where she truly belongs.Set amid the turmoil of the Irish Civil War and the brittle glamour of 1920s London, The Glorious Guinness Girls is inspired by one of the most fascinating family dynasties in the world - an unforgettable novel of reckless youth, family loyalty and destiny.If you loved Downton Abbey, Julian Fellowes Belgravia or Paula McLains The Paris Wife, you will adore The Glorious Guinness Girls. Author Biography 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 wasshort-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 beingdeveloped 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. The fifth, A KennedyAffair, will be published in October 2024.Emily is also an award-winning editor and journalist with the Sunday Independent,Irelands biggest-selling newspaper. Promotional From Ireland to 1920s London, a glorious, gripping, moving and richly textured novel which takes us to the heart of the remarkable real-life story of the Guinness Girls. Long Description Fans of Downton Abbey will adore this Sunday Times The perfect glorious escape ... the intimacy of a family drama, set against the most opulent of backdrops Sunday Independent The Glorious Guinness Girls are the toast of London and Dublin society. Darlings of the press, Aileen, Maureen and Oonagh lead charmed existences that are the envy of many. But Fliss knows better. Sent to live with them as a child, she grows up as part of the family and only she knows of the complex lives beneath the glamorous surface.Then, at a party one summers evening, something happens which sends shockwaves through the entire household. In the aftermath, as the Guinness sisters move on, Fliss is forced to examine her place in their world and decide if where she finds herself is where she truly belongs.Set amid the turmoil of the Irish Civil War and the brittle glamour of 1920s London, The Glorious Guinness Girls is inspired by one of the most fascinating family dynasties in the world - an unforgettable novel of reckless youth, family loyalty and destiny. If you loved Downton Abbey , Julian Fellowes Belgravia or Paula McLains The Paris Wife , you will adore The Glorious Guinness Girls . Review Quote A bright, pacy, readable account of the early lives of these extraordinary women ... fans of Downtown Abbey will adore this - Sunday TimesA must for all Downton Abbey fans, The Glorious Guinness Girls is a gorgeous book, a captivating tale about a young girl caught up in the lifestyle of a family that continues to fascinate - the Guinness Family. A joy to read - Swirl and ThreadA captivating and page-turning novel about a fascinating family. Fantastic - Sinead Moriarty Details ISBN1529352894 ISBN-10 1529352894 ISBN-13 9781529352894 Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-05-06 Language English DEWEY 823.92 Author Emily Hourican Format Paperback Pages 528 UK Release Date 2021-05-06 Imprint Hachette Books Ireland Place of Publication Castleknock Country of Publication Ireland Publisher Hachette Books Ireland Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-07-26 AU Release Date 2021-07-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132841654;

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