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Natalie Meg Evans

    Natalie Meg Evans crafts immersive, plot-driven novels that delve into the behind-the-scenes glamour of worlds like haute couture, millinery, and the theatre. Her writing is characterized by its ability to draw readers into sophisticated settings, exploring the allure and intricacies of these fields. Evans brings a rich tapestry of professional and personal experiences to her storytelling, resulting in narratives that are both engaging and richly detailed. Readers are captivated by her unique voice and her talent for creating captivating, world-class fiction.

    The dress thief
    The Paris Girl
    The Milliner's Secret
    The Mixed-Race Experience
    Into the Burning Dawn
    The Italian Girl's Secret: An absolutely gripping and emotional WW2 historical fiction novel
    • Set in Italy during World War II, the story follows a young woman's courageous decision that has a significant impact on the war's outcome. Amidst the backdrop of the serene hills outside Naples, her bravery unfolds against the tension of an urgent knock at her door, setting off a chain of events that will alter lives and history. The narrative explores themes of heroism and sacrifice during a tumultuous period.

      The Italian Girl's Secret: An absolutely gripping and emotional WW2 historical fiction novel
    • Into the Burning Dawn

      Heartbreaking and gripping World War 2 historical fiction set in Italy

      • 472 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of a picturesque palazzo by the bay, the story unfolds with a sense of urgency and desire. A character with deep brown eyes implores another to take a leap of faith, risking everything to join a cause. The fragrant atmosphere of ripening lemons adds to the allure, hinting at both beauty and tension in their relationship. This narrative promises themes of love, risk, and the pursuit of a shared destiny.

      Into the Burning Dawn
    • What does it mean to be mixed race in today's society?In this powerful book, Natalie and Naomi Evans, founders of anti-racist advocacy and platform Everyday Racism, explore the complexities of mixed-race identities - from the discrimination endured by the 1.2 million mixed people in Britain and millions more elsewhere, to the privileges it can afford. Sharing their own personal experiences of growing up in Britain to illuminate the nuances of racial identity, the book also weaves in:- Interviews with people from mixed backgrounds and in mixed relationships- Research to dispel common myths and stereotypes- Practical advice for mixed-race families and friendships The Mixed-Race Experience will help you to recognise and confront the racism within your own family and communities, helping us all to deepen our intersectional awareness and commitment to allyship.

      The Mixed-Race Experience
    • The Milliner's Secret

      • 550 pages
      • 20 hours of reading
      4.1(833)Add rating

      June 1940. As Paris, the City of Light, approaches its darkest hour, a young woman treads the line between survival and collaboration. Londoner Cora Masson has reinvented herself as Coralie de Lirac, using a false claim to aristocratic birth to launch herself as a fashionable milliner. When the Nazis invade, the influence of a high-ranking lover protects her business. But the cruel demands of war - and of love - cannot be kept at bay forever. Soon Coralie must find the courage to do what's necessary to protect her friends, her freedom and everything she believes in.

      The Milliner's Secret
    • The Paris Girl

      A beautiful, heart-wrenching love story set in 1920s Paris

      • 468 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Set in 1920s Paris, the story follows Tatiana Vytenis, a former Russian princess who has reinvented herself as a successful model. Engaged to the charming but sometimes domineering aristocrat Gérard de Sainte-Vierge, she wears an heirloom ruby that symbolizes her newfound status. Despite her rise from poverty to the brink of becoming a marquise, Tatiana grapples with her past and the complexities of her present life, questioning whether wealth and social standing truly equate to happiness.

      The Paris Girl
    • The dress thief

      • 564 pages
      • 20 hours of reading
      3.8(951)Add rating

      A modern tale of desire and deception set in the gloriously chic world of 1930s Parisian haute couture.

      The dress thief
    • The Wardrobe Mistress

      A heart-wrenching wartime love story

      • 406 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Set in post-war London, a young war widow embarks on a journey aboard a train, seeking a fresh start in a world transformed by victory. As she navigates the aftermath of conflict, Vanessa Kingcourt faces new challenges and emotional turmoil, highlighting the struggles of rebuilding life after loss.

      The Wardrobe Mistress
    • Amidst the harrowing backdrop of war, a young girl faces the harsh reality of wearing a yellow star, a symbol of persecution. Her mother, filled with desperation, decides they must abandon this identity and embark on a perilous journey to safety in England. The narrative captures their struggle for survival, emphasizing the themes of fear, hope, and the bond between mother and child as they navigate the dangers of their escape while trying to remain unseen.

      The Girl with the Yellow Star: An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking WW2 historical novel
    • The Milliner's Secret

      An epic and heart-wrenching love story set in wartime Paris

      • 510 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Set in London in 1937, the story follows a gifted young woman who embarks on a journey to Paris with a mysterious stranger, drawn by the allure of a promising career as a milliner. As she navigates her ambitions, she unexpectedly finds herself falling for someone who represents the opposing side in a looming conflict, complicating her aspirations and personal life. The narrative explores themes of love, ambition, and the challenges of navigating relationships in a turbulent time.

      The Milliner's Secret
    • The Locket

      A completely gripping and emotional WWII historical novel

      • 402 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Set in England during 1942, the story revolves around a secret exchanged between two characters, symbolized by a locket. The male protagonist fears the consequences of their hidden bond, hinting at the dangers of the time. The emotional weight of their situation is captured in the female character's longing for freedom and the ability to express their love openly. Themes of secrecy, love, and the impact of war on personal relationships are central to this poignant narrative.

      The Locket