Spare Brides
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Author Description
Hope. Glamour. Independence. A new era has begun... 'A wonderfully absorbing tale of friendship, rich in period detail' Stylist With the Great War behind them, four friends are ready to live again.Lydia, a society beauty, has everything - wealth, status and a husband who survived the War. All she has to do now is provide an heir.Widowed Sarah cares for her wounded brother, certain that no one will ever replace her brave husband.Younger sister Beatrice finds it hard to shine, especially when there are so few men left to shine for...And independent Ava - who can light any room - is determined to seize the freedom of being a single woman.But when these four meet the irresistible war hero Sergeant Major Edgar Trent, everything changes...Spare Brides is a glorious novel about love, loss, change and chances from the Number One bestselling author Adele Parks.Praise for Spare Brides:'A resounding success... a triumph' Daily Mail'A touching novel' Daily Express'You'll love the drama, the gorgeous dresses, grand houses and in particular, the handsome but damaged love interest' Good Housekeeping'This is the first historical novel from bestselling author Adele Parks and it's a powerful read' Closer'The great author's first historical novel and it's a total smash' Heat'A wonderful novel about a group of women struggling to deal with life after World War One... a heady cocktail of love, class and beaded frocks. Her most accomplished novel yet' Daisy Goodwin'A wonderfully absorbing tale of friendship, rich in period detail' Stylist'A fantastic read' Fabulous
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
Four friends navigate the complexities of love and independence in the aftermath of the Great War. Lydia, a society beauty, faces pressure to produce an heir, while widowed Sarah grapples with grief and the memory of her lost husband. Beatrice struggles to find her place in a world with fewer men, and the independent Ava seeks to embrace her newfound freedom. Their lives are irrevocably altered when they encounter the charismatic war hero Sergeant Major Edgar Trent, forcing them to confront their desires and redefine their futures.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Exploration of societal expectations for women post-World War I.
- The impact of war on individual lives and relationships.
- Themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of independence.
- The introduction of a compelling war hero who influences the protagonists' choices.
- Rich period detail capturing the atmosphere of the era.
- Focus on the evolving roles and desires of women in a changing world.
- The dynamics of friendship among the four central characters.
- A narrative exploring second chances and new beginnings.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
Praise for Spare Brides highlights its success as a historical novel, with reviewers noting its absorbing tale of friendship and rich period detail. The Daily Mail calls it a 'resounding success' and a 'triumph,' while the Daily Express describes it as a 'touching novel.' Good Housekeeping commends the drama, the depiction of grand houses and dresses, and the 'handsome but damaged love interest.' Closer recognizes it as a 'powerful read' from the bestselling author, and Heat declares it a 'total smash.' Daisy Goodwin praises it as an accomplished novel about women navigating life after World War One, a 'heady cocktail of love, class and beaded frocks.' Stylist found it a 'wonderfully absorbing tale of friendship, rich in period detail,' and Fabulous deemed it a 'fantastic read.' echo_source="external"
Page Count:
544
Publication Date:
2022-09-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ISBN-10:
0008409102
ISBN-13:
9780008409104
Fiction
Romance
Contemporary
Historical Fiction
World War
Women
Manners and customs
Single Women
Military
20th Century
Social Life
Family life
Literary
Fiction
Historical
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