The Hidden Palace: the most spellbinding escapist historical novel of WW2 Malta from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller (The Daughters of War, Book 2)

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Dinah Jefferies wields her storytelling magic on the island of Malta . . . It’s engrossing and sensual, full of the heat of the Mediterranean sun”—GILL PAUL

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I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.Completely swept me away to another place and time. Dinah is the queen of sumptuous settings, transporting the reader effortlessly from chocolate-box Devonshire to the cabaret clubs of 1920s Paris and war-torn Malta. A marvellous, multi-layered story, populated with characters to really care for”―HAZEL GAYNOR

The Hidden Palace: (The Daughters of War Book 2) by Dinah

Among the ancient honey-coloured walls of the tiny island of Malta, strangers slip into the shadows and anyone can buy a new name. Rosalie Delacroix flees Paris for a dancer's job in the bohemian clubs deep in its winding streets. Running from the brutality of war in France, Florence Baudin faces a new life. But her estranged mother makes a desperate request: to find her vanished sister, who went missing years before.The plot is more complex—enjoyably so, with Florence trying to figure out what her new life will be and trying to find her aunt. Daughters of War (which I also loved) has many more characters, drama, mystery, and tension, whereas this book is more character driven. Praise for The Hidden Palace “Completely swept me away to another place and time. Dinah is the queen of sumptuous settings, transporting the reader effortlessly from chocolate-box Devonshire to the cabaret clubs of 1920s Paris and war-torn Malta. A marvellous, multi-layered story, populated with characters to really care for”—HAZEL GAYNOR Our servers are getting hit pretty hard right now. To continue shopping, enter the characters as they are shown

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What I enjoyed about this story is the interesting setting that is probably very different than what I've read before in a WW2 Historical Fiction novel. Dinah Jefferies is a gifted writer who allows the reader to suspend disbelief and feel that they are part of the story—at least that is what happened to me. While Louisa’s husband’s sudden and unexpected death took her by surprise and took her to deep holes of grief she had never experienced before, the discoveries that she would later make about her husband’s life would tear her to the very last bit. Did Louisa ever know her husband at all? She visits Cinnamon Hill to learn more about her husband’s shares, which becomes an eye-opener for her. Will she be able to unravel Elliot’s complexity and betrayals? Will she withstand all the answers she’s about to get?Betrayals and secrets, lies and silence hang between the sisters. A faded last letter from Rosalie is Florence’s only clue, the war an immovable barrier – and time is running out… Praise for The Hidden Palace Dinah Jefferies is a Malaysian historical and romance author known for her 2021 book series, Daughters of War. She was born in Malacca in 1948, but her parents moved to England when she was nine years. The death of her 14-year-old son in 1985 profoundly influenced her writing as she drew on that experience as a mother and some of her childhood memories in Malacca in the 1950s. From the two memories, she published her debut novel, The Separation.

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Over time, Gwen was able to adapt to a life on a tea plantation with Verity, Laurence’s sister ever on her side. Gwen never seemed comforting to Verity even when Verity had a clinging habit with her brother. And soon some strange things began happening- a grave was discovered in bushes near the house, a car trunk full of musty old clothing and a nearby waterfall where Gwen was never allowed to visit. But besides all these, the worst was that Laurence would never allow any questions by Gwen about his previous wife, Caroline. What dark secrets did Lawrence keep that he never wanted to share with Gwen or anyone else? Completely swept me away to another place and time. Dinah is the queen of sumptuous settings, transporting the reader effortlessly from chocolate-box Devonshire to the cabaret clubs of 1920s Paris and war-torn Malta. A marvellous, multi-layered story, populated with characters to really care for”—HAZEL GAYNOR Sweeping and sumptuous with a gorgeously described sense of place. A marvellous adventure”―TRACY REES Praise for Daughters of WarDinah Jefferies wields her storytelling magic on the island of Malta . . . It's engrossing and sensual, full of the heat of the Mediterranean sun' GILL PAUL Betrayals and secrets, lies and silence hang between the sisters. A faded last letter from Rosalie is Florence’s only clue, the war an immovable barrier – and time is running out… Florence’s character has undergone a huge transformation just in this book alone, let alone from the young Florence of Book One. This transformation is one of the best I’ve ever read in any book. It feels like the reader got to see her grow from a naïve and dreamy (very) young woman to a strong, caring and highly capable one. The latest book in the Lincoln Lawyer series comes out this month. This will be the 7th book in that series, and the 41st book in the Bosch Universe. Harry Bosch also plays a big part in this book. I will say that I missed the 3 sisters being together and had hoped that the story would continue in that vein from Book 1. But the new adventures were certainly interesting as well.