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From Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb, the bestselling authors of Meet Me in Monaco, comes a coming-of-age novel set in pre-WWII Europe, perfect for fans of Jennifer Robson, Beatriz Williams, and Kate Quinn.   Three cities, two sisters, one chance to correct the past . . . New York, 1937: When estranged sisters Clara and Madeleine Sommers learn their grandmother is dying, they agree to fulfill her last wish: to travel across Europe—together. They are to deliver three letters, in which Violet will say goodbye to those she hasn’t seen since traveling to Europe forty years earlier; a journey inspired by famed reporter, Nellie Bly. Clara, ever-dutiful, sees the trip as an inconvenient detour before her wedding to millionaire Charles Hancock, but it’s also a chance to embrace her love of art. Budding journalist Madeleine relishes the opportunity to develop her ambitions to report on the growing threat of Hitler’s Nazi party and Mussolini’s control in Italy. Constantly at odds with each other as they explore the luxurious Queen Mary, the Orient Express, and the sights of Paris and  Venice,, Clara and Madeleine wonder if they can fulfil Violet’s wish, until a shocking truth about their family brings them closer together. But as they reach Vienna to deliver the final letter, old grudges threaten their reconciliation again. As political tensions rise, and Europe feels increasingly volatile, the pair are glad to head home on the Hindenburg, where fate will play its hand in the final stage of their journey.

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Everyone from shop owners to paparazzi and movie stars arrive in glamorous Monaco against the backdrop of Grace Kelly's 'Wedding of the Century' to Prince Rainier. A delightful beach read. --New York Post Charming historical fiction.--Booklist The perfect escapist read, full of heart.--Liz Fenwick, award-winning author of The Path to the Sea What a treat! Three Words for Goodbye is an absorbing, escapist, uplifting read... Reading this novel is like reclining in a comfortable beach chair with warm sun on your skin and a glass of champagne at your elbow: you won't want it to end. --Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife Illuminating the importance of family and the power of forgiveness, Three Words for Goodbye beautifully renders the romance of France, Italy and Austria with picturesque streets and culinary delights...I couldn't stop turning the novel's pages until I'd reached the high-octane conclusion. --Meredith Jaeger, USA Today bestselling author of The Dressmaker's Dowry Three glorious locations, two different but equally engaging sisters, family secrets to uncover and hearts to be won and lost, plus one big, shocking finale, Three Words for Goodbye is the very best of immersive, escapist historical fiction. I loved it from the first page. --Liz Trenow, author of The Forgotten Seamstress Vibrant and laced with fascinating historical references...this tale of the complicated love between sisters and the mending of fractured relationships will move you, entertain you, and maybe even inspire you to seek out a truer path of your own.--Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names and The Forest of Vanishing Star Utterly delightful and the perfect escape. I loved being swept away to 1930s Paris, Venice, and Vienna alongside Maddie and Clara who, despite their differences, have come together to fulfill their dying grandmother's final wish...A heartwarming and wonderful story about the power of forgiveness and the unbreakable bond of sisters. --Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Secret An enchanting novel...Gaynor & Webb weave a wonderful tale of love and loss, graced with the scents of perfumes, magnificent vistas and characters you will not soon forget. A delight for Francophiles, perfumistas, filmbuffs, and everyone who loves a good cry and happy ending. --MJ Rose, New York Times bestselling author

Webb and Gaynor's latest collaboration is a historical fiction home run. The duo brings to life a vivid, engaging heroine, a glorious Cote d'Azur setting, and the ultimate princess, Grace Kelly. MEET ME IN MONACO is smart, romantic, and heartbreaking, and the tale captivates from the start. --Michelle Gable, New York Times bestselling author of A Paris Apartment Everyone from shop owners to paparazzi and movie stars arrive in glamorous Monaco against the backdrop of Grace Kelly's 'Wedding of the Century' to Prince Rainier. A delightful beach read. --New York Post on Meet Me in Monaco An enchanting novel...Gaynor & Webb weave a wonderful tale of love and loss, graced with the scents of perfumes, magnificent vistas and characters you will not soon forget. A delight for Francophiles, perfumistas, filmbuffs, and everyone who loves a good cry and happy ending. --MJ Rose, New York Times bestselling author A scrumptious concoction served up with delectable descriptions and heaps of emotion. Sweet, then bitter, then sweet again, the love story is woven through with Grace's fairy-tale romance with Rainier and its devastating ending, snatching redemption from tragedy in the best Hollywood style. --Publishers Weekly on Meet Me in Monaco A glorious, glamorous summer read! ...The evocation of the 1956 wedding of the year is so sumptuous you feel you are there amongst the glitterati, sipping fine champagne and inhaling the scent of Coeur de Princesse. --Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife A fragrant French bonbon of a book: love, glamour, perfume, and paparazzi all circling around the wedding of the century. --Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network, on Meet Me in Monaco Meet Me in Monaco offers a fabulous you-are-there glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous--and real. From Grace Kelly's royal 'wedding of the century' to the luxe lifestyles on the Riviera and in Paris and New York, this novel swept me away. --Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author of American Duchess and It Girls Utterly delightful and the perfect escape. I loved being swept away to 1930s Paris, Venice, and Vienna alongside Maddie and Clara who, despite their differences, have come together to fulfill their dying grandmother's final wish...A heartwarming and wonderful story about the power of forgiveness and the unbreakable bond of sisters. --Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Secret With so many established and beloved names included, this title will be easy to suggest to the existing fan base of a particular writer as well as anyone looking for historical fiction with elements of intrigue and romance. --Library Journal Humor, love, tragedy, and hope make for a moving, uplifting read. A winner! --Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network Gaynor and Webb's first collaboration is beautifully told [...] the authors fully capture the characters' voices as each person is dramatically shaped by the war to end all wars. --Booklist

Everyone from shop owners to paparazzi and movie stars arrive in glamorous Monaco against the backdrop of Grace Kelly's 'Wedding of the Century' to Prince Rainier. A delightful beach read. --New York Post The perfect escapist read, full of heart.--Liz Fenwick, award-winning author of The Path to the Sea What a treat! Three Words for Goodbye is an absorbing, escapist, uplifting read... Reading this novel is like reclining in a comfortable beach chair with warm sun on your skin and a glass of champagne at your elbow: you won't want it to end. --Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife Illuminating the importance of family and the power of forgiveness, Three Words for Goodbye beautifully renders the romance of France, Italy and Austria with picturesque streets and culinary delights...I couldn't stop turning the novel's pages until I'd reached the high-octane conclusion. --Meredith Jaeger, USA Today bestselling author of The Dressmaker's Dowry Three glorious locations, two different but equally engaging sisters, family secrets to uncover and hearts to be won and lost, plus one big, shocking finale, Three Words for Goodbye is the very best of immersive, escapist historical fiction. I loved it from the first page. --Liz Trenow, author of The Forgotten Seamstress Vibrant and laced with fascinating historical references...this tale of the complicated love between sisters and the mending of fractured relationships will move you, entertain you, and maybe even inspire you to seek out a truer path of your own.--Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names and The Forest of Vanishing Star Utterly delightful and the perfect escape. I loved being swept away to 1930s Paris, Venice, and Vienna alongside Maddie and Clara who, despite their differences, have come together to fulfill their dying grandmother's final wish...A heartwarming and wonderful story about the power of forgiveness and the unbreakable bond of sisters. --Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Secret An enchanting novel...Gaynor & Webb weave a wonderful tale of love and loss, graced with the scents of perfumes, magnificent vistas and characters you will not soon forget. A delight for Francophiles, perfumistas, filmbuffs, and everyone who loves a good cry and happy ending. --MJ Rose, New York Times bestselling author

Webb and Gaynor's latest collaboration is a historical fiction home run. The duo brings to life a vivid, engaging heroine, a glorious Cote d'Azur setting, and the ultimate princess, Grace Kelly. MEET ME IN MONACO is smart, romantic, and heartbreaking, and the tale captivates from the start. --Michelle Gable, New York Times bestselling author of A Paris Apartment Gaynor and Webb's first collaboration is beautifully told [...] the authors fully capture the characters' voices as each person is dramatically shaped by the war to end all wars. --Booklist on Last Christmas in Paris Everyone from shop owners to paparazzi and movie stars arrive in glamorous Monaco against the backdrop of Grace Kelly's 'Wedding of the Century' to Prince Rainier. A delightful beach read. --New York Post on Meet Me in Monaco An enchanting novel...Gaynor & Webb weave a wonderful tale of love and loss, graced with the scents of perfumes, magnificent vistas and characters you will not soon forget. A delight for Francophiles, perfumistas, filmbuffs, and everyone who loves a good cry and happy ending. --MJ Rose, New York Times bestselling author A scrumptious concoction served up with delectable descriptions and heaps of emotion. Sweet, then bitter, then sweet again, the love story is woven through with Grace's fairy-tale romance with Rainier and its devastating ending, snatching redemption from tragedy in the best Hollywood style. --Publishers Weekly on Meet Me in Monaco A glorious, glamorous summer read! ...The evocation of the 1956 wedding of the year is so sumptuous you feel you are there amongst the glitterati, sipping fine champagne and inhaling the scent of Coeur de Princesse. --Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife A fragrant French bonbon of a book: love, glamour, perfume, and paparazzi all circling around the wedding of the century. --Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network, on Meet Me in Monaco Meet Me in Monaco offers a fabulous you-are-there glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous--and real. From Grace Kelly's royal 'wedding of the century' to the luxe lifestyles on the Riviera and in Paris and New York, this novel swept me away. --Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author of American Duchess and It Girls Last Christmas in Paris is an extraordinary epistolary novel that explores the history and aftermath of the Great War in a sensitive, memorable and profoundly moving fashion. A book to savor, to share and discuss with friends, and above all to cherish. --Jennifer Robson, International bestselling author of Our Darkest Night

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Hazel Gaynor is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of A Memory of Violets and The Girl Who Came Home, for which she received the 2015 RNA Historical Novel of the Year award. Her third novel, The Girl from the Savoy, was an Irish Times and Globe & Mail Canada bestseller, and was shortlisted for the BGE Irish Book Awards Popular Fiction Book of the Year. In 2017, she has published The Cottingley Secret and Last Christmas in Paris. Hazel was selected by US Library Journal as one of 'Ten Big Breakout Authors' for 2015 and her work has been translated into several languages. Hazel lives in Ireland with her husband and two children. Heather Webb is an author, freelance editor, and blogger at award-winning writing sites WriterUnboxed.com and RomanceUniversity.org. Heather is a member of the Historical Novel Society and the Women's Fiction Writers Association, and she may also be found teaching craft-based courses at a local college.

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