The Socialites - Caroline Lamond (Paperback) 02-01-2025
'[I] absolutely loved this fictional take on some of the most legendary women of Hollywoods Golden Age! Perfect for books clubs.' NetGalley Reviewer For fans of Fiona Davis, Kathleen Tessaro and Taylor Jenkins Reid in the most enlightening and exciting bookclub read of the year! 'An atmospheric narrative of young women pushing boundaries and defying expectations... truly unforgettable' Caroline Cauchi, bestselling author of Mrs Van Gogh One ordinary school. Three extraordinary women ... In the 1920s, three young girls enter a strict, cheerless convent school in a quiet London suburb. Six years later they leave, to change the world ... Maureen was the movie star, whose role as Tarzan's Jane helped rewrite the rules of cinema censorship. Sonia was the aspiring writer who became George Orwell's wife and the guardian of his literary legacy. And Vivien was the actress as iconic as the roles she played, from Cleopatra to Scarlett O'Hara. Together their careers encompassed glamour and tragedy, triumph and scandal. From Bloomsbury to Hollywood, and from the cafes of Paris to the theatres of New York, this novel is a breath-taking epic spanning four decades in three unforgettable lives. See what real readers are saying about Caroline Lamond's writing: 'Well written and told from the point of view of the characters, this is an engaging story and gives the reader a glimpse of the heady world of theatre, film and society in the time of the star studded movie era' 'Well written and researched... a joy to read' 'A highly engaging tale' 'I was hooked from the first page...' 'Really reminded me of City of Girls, the lifestyle, the glamour but also the tenderness... Wonderful!' 'A highly engaging tale'
