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Synopsis
Can the secrets of one woman's past change another woman's future? Endsleigh House stands, crumbling and gracious, on the south-west coast of England, its rooms shut up and dusty. But what secrets do they hold? Cate, an exile from New York, is sent to help value the contents of the once-grand Georgian house. Cataloguing its contents with Jack - a man with his own dark past, she comes across a hidden shoebox containing an exquisite pair of dancing shoes from the 1930s, along with a mysterious collection of objects: a photograph, a dance card and a Tiffany bracelet. Returning to London, rather than face the questions lingering in her own life, Cate immerses herself in piecing together the clues contained in the box to uncover a story, that of Irene Blythe and her sister Diana - two of the most famous debutantes of their generation. The tale that unfolds is one of dark, addictive love, and leads Cate to face up to secrets of her own. Can the secrets of Baby Blythe's past change Cate's own ability to live and love again?
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Is The Debutante appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A gentle romantic mystery with minimal content concerns. The focus is on uncovering historical secrets and emotional healing, with romance that remains tasteful and fade-to-black.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include secrets and dark past.
Who'll love this
Readers who love solving historical mysteries while watching two damaged people slowly find each other will be captivated by this dual-timeline romance.