A Perfect Heritage
A Perfect Heritage by Penny Vincenzi, published by Overlook Press in 2015, is a historical fiction novel that spans 770 pages. The story revolves around the House of Farrell, a renowned skincare company known for its iconic product, The Cream, which has attracted customers to its London store since 1953. As the company faces challenges from emerging fashionable brands, the legendary figurehead Athina Farrell and sales advisor Florence Hamilton navigate the shifting landscape of the cosmetics industry.
Readers will encounter a narrative rich in strong characters and interpersonal dynamics, particularly the clash between Athina and Bianca Bailey, a determined businesswoman brought in to revitalize the company. The book delves into themes of ambition, ego, and the complexities of personal and professional relationships within the backdrop of a changing market. A Perfect Heritage offers an engaging exploration of the past and present of the House of Farrell, making it a notable addition to the genre of sagas.
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?The doyenne of the modern blockbuster” (Glamour) returns with her signature writing style and eye for strong characters in A Perfect Heritage.
The House of Farrell is a prolific skincare company and home of The Cream, an iconic face product that has seen women flocking to its flagship London store since 1953. At Farrell, you can rely on the personal touch that has been their trademark for generations. The legendary Athina Farrell remains the company’s figurehead and in her kingdom at the Berkeley Arcade, while Florence Hamilton plies their cosmetics with the utmost care and discretion. She is sales advisor?and holder of secrets?extraordinaire.
But of course the world of cosmetics is changing and the once glorious House of Farrell is now in decline, its customers tempted away by more fashionable brands. With no idea how to right the ship, Athina hires Bianca Bailey, a formidable businesswoman, mother of three, and someone who always gets her way. Athina and Bianca lock horns over the future of the House of Farrell but it is the past that tells its devastating tale of ambition and ego, passion and wonder.
A perfect summer read, this is Penny Vincenzi at her finest.
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