Synopses & Reviews
New from the author of A Hundred Summers: a story of love and intrigue that travels from Kennedy-era Manhattan to World War I Europeand#133; A People StyleWatch and#147;Must Read Bookand#8221;
One of Readerand#8217;s Digestand#8217;s Top Summer Thrillers of the Year
Fresh from college, irrepressible Vivian Schuyler defies her wealthy Fifth Avenue family to work at cutthroat Metropolitan magazine. But this is 1964, and the editor dismisses herand#133;until a parcel lands on Vivianand#8217;s Greenwich Village doorstep that starts a journey into the life of an aunt she never knew, who might give her just the story sheand#8217;s been waiting for.
In 1912, Violet Schuyler Grant moved to Europe to study physics, and made a disastrous marriage to a philandering fellow scientist. As the continent edges closer to the brink of war, a charismatic British army captain enters her life, drawing her into an audacious gamble that could lead to happinessand#133;or disaster.
Fifty years later, Violetand#8217;s ultimate fate remains shrouded in mystery. But the more obsessively Vivian investigates her disappearing aunt, the more she realizes all they have in commonand#151;and that Violetand#8217;s secret life is about to collide with hers.
Review
and#8220;A riveting tale.and#8221;and#8212;
US Weekly
and#8220;Another substantive beach read steeped in history and familial intrigueand#8230;Readers will love wallowing in the twists and turns of this irresistibly luxurious tale.and#8221;and#8212;Booklist
and#8220;A story of passion, redemption and a battered suitcase full of mysteries.and#8221;and#8212;Greenwich Time
and#8220;Fabulousand#8230;a perfect summer read.and#8221;and#8212;Examiner.com
and#8220;Another absorbing page-turner filled with romance and secrets.and#8221;and#8212;Library Journal
and#8220;Mysterious, passionate, and engrossing.and#8221;and#8212;Popsugar
and#8220;Hard to stop reading.and#8221;and#8212;The Missourian
and#8220;A smashing summer read.and#8221;and#8212;Historical Novels Review
Synopsis
New from the author of A Hundred Summers a story of love and intrigue that travels from Kennedy-era Manhattan to World War I Europe
A People StyleWatch Must Read Book
One of Reader s Digest s Top Summer Thrillers of the Year
Fresh from college, irrepressible Vivian Schuyler defies her wealthy Fifth Avenue family to work at cutthroat Metropolitan magazine. But this is 1964, and the editor dismisses her until a parcel lands on Vivian s Greenwich Village doorstep that starts a journey into the life of an aunt she never knew, who might give her just the story she s been waiting for.
In 1912, Violet Schuyler Grant moved to Europe to study physics, and made a disastrous marriage to a philandering fellow scientist. As the continent edges closer to the brink of war, a charismatic British army captain enters her life, drawing her into an audacious gamble that could lead to happiness or disaster.
Fifty years later, Violet s ultimate fate remains shrouded in mystery. But the more obsessively Vivian investigates her disappearing aunt, the more she realizes all they have in common and that Violet s secret life is about to collide with hers."
Synopsis
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wicked City a story of love and intrigue that travels from Kennedy-era Manhattan to World War I Europe...
Fresh from college, irrepressible Vivian Schuyler defies her wealthy Fifth Avenue family to work at cutthroat Metropolitan magazine. But this is 1964, and the editor dismisses her...until a parcel lands on Vivian's Greenwich Village doorstep that starts a journey into the life of an aunt she never knew, who might give her just the story she's been waiting for.
In 1912, Violet Schuyler Grant moved to Europe to study physics, and made a disastrous marriage to a philandering fellow scientist. As the continent edges closer to the brink of war, a charismatic British army captain enters her life, drawing her into an audacious gamble that could lead to happiness...or disaster.
Fifty years later, Violet's ultimate fate remains shrouded in mystery. But the more obsessively Vivian investigates her disappearing aunt, the more she realizes all they have in common--and that Violet's secret life is about to collide with hers.
A People StyleWatch "Must Read Book"
One of Reader's Digest's Top Summer Thrillers of the Year
Synopsis
A story of love and intrigue that travels from Kennedy-era Manhattan to World War I Europe from the New York Times bestselling author of Her Last Flight and The Golden Hour.
Fresh from college, irrepressible Vivian Schuyler defies her wealthy Fifth Avenue family to work at cutthroat Metropolitan magazine. But this is 1964, and the editor dismisses her...until a parcel lands on Vivian's Greenwich Village doorstep that starts a journey into the life of an aunt she never knew, who might give her just the story she's been waiting for.
In 1912, Violet Schuyler Grant moved to Europe to study physics, and made a disastrous marriage to a philandering fellow scientist. As the continent edges closer to the brink of war, a charismatic British army captain enters her life, drawing her into an audacious gamble that could lead to happiness...or disaster.
Fifty years later, Violet's ultimate fate remains shrouded in mystery. But the more obsessively Vivian investigates her disappearing aunt, the more she realizes all they have in common--and that Violet's secret life is about to collide with hers.
A People StyleWatch "Must Read Book"
One of Reader's Digest's Top Summer Thrillers of the Year
About the Author
Beatriz Williams lives with her husband and children in Greenwich, Connecticut. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Overseas and A Hundred Summers and also writes under the pseudonym Juliana Gray. Visit her online at beatrizwilliams.com, facebook.com/BeatrizWilliamsAuthor, and twitter.com/BCWilliamsBooks.