Gill Paul crafts historical novels that delve into complex relationships and often overlooked narratives. Her work is distinguished by deep historical research interwoven with compelling storytelling. She explores how the past shapes the present, often revealing unexpected connections between historical figures. Paul's writing offers both informative depth and emotional resonance for the reader.
An engaging narrative captivates readers, making it nearly impossible to set the book aside. The excitement and enthusiasm from a NetGalley reviewer highlight its compelling storyline and immersive writing style, promising a thrilling experience for anyone who picks it up.
The world is at war, but on the gilded streets of Fifth Avenue, New York, a battle of a different kind is brewing...
Set in the vibrant 1920s, this novel immerses readers in a world of jazz, flappers, and societal change. It explores the lives of characters navigating the complexities of love, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness amid the backdrop of a rapidly evolving culture. Themes of rebellion against traditional norms and the quest for identity are prevalent as the characters confront their desires and the consequences of their choices in a time of both liberation and turmoil.
From the internationally bestselling author comes a tale of long-buried secrets and a discovery that will change everything, perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Lucinda Riley.
The narrative explores the intense rivalry between Jackie Kennedy and Maria Callas, two iconic figures drawn together by their love for the same man. Set against a backdrop of love, passion, and tragedy, the story delves into their intertwined lives, highlighting the emotional complexities and personal struggles they face as they navigate their relationships and ambitions. This captivating tale offers a unique glimpse into the lives of these legendary women and the societal pressures they endure.
From the #1 bestselling author of The Secret Wife comes a story of love, passion, and tragedy as the lives of Jackie Kennedy and Maria Callas are intertwined--and they become the ultimate rivals, in love with the same man. The President's Wife; a Glamorous Superstar; the rivalry that shook the world... Jackie Kennedy was beautiful, sophisticated, and contemplating leaving her ambitious young senator husband. Life in the public eye with an overly ambitious--and unfaithful--man who could hardly be coaxed to return from a vacation after the birth of a stillborn child was breaking her spirit. So when she's offered a holiday on the luxurious yacht owned by billionaire Ari Onassis, she says yes...to a meeting that will ultimately change her life. Maria Callas is at the height of her operatic career and widely considered to be the finest soprano in the world. And then she's introduced to Aristotle Onassis, the world's richest man and her fellow Greek. Stuck in a childless, sexless marriage, and with pressures on all sides from opera house managers and a hostile press, she finds her life being turned upside down by this hyper-intelligent and impeccably charming man... Little by little, Maria's and Jackie's lives begin to overlap, and they come closer and closer until everything they know about the world changes on a dime.
From the internationally bestselling author of The Secret Wife comes a tale of love, sacrifice and betrayal, available now. Published in the US as Jackie and Maria.
Ideal for outsiders, volunteers and others helping out with prisoners, Opening the Doors contains wise advice based on years of experience. It places imprisonment in a Christian context and captures the essence of why some people end up in prison.
From the #1 bestselling author of The Secret Wife comes an epic, heartbreaking and gripping novel of a Russian princess, a powerful sacrifice and an extraordinary secret.
HISTORY OF MEDICINE. The Illustrated History of Medicine takes readers on a 12,000-year journey by exploring fifty objects that open windows onto different aspects of medical history. Objects are listed chronologically, and include: a Neolithic Trapanned Skull (c.10,000 bce); Clay Tablets from the Library of Assurbanipal (7th century bce); Avicenna's Tomb in Hamadan, Iran (1037); a Plague Doctor Mask (17th century); John Snow's Cholera Map (1854); the Snellen Chart for Eye Tests (1862); Alexander Flemming's Petri Dish (1928); a Red ribbon for AIDs awareness (1991)