The Glittering Hour
The Glittering Hour by Iona Grey, published by Simon & Schuster, Limited in 2019, is a 496-page novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of family life. Set in 1925, the story follows Selina Lennox, a member of the Bright Young Things, as she navigates a life filled with parties and the pursuit of pleasure. Her encounter with struggling artist Lawrence Weston leads to a passionate love affair, set against the backdrop of a society eager to move past the traumas of war.
As the narrative unfolds, readers will find a dual timeline that shifts to a decade later, where nine-year-old Alice stays with her grandparents at Blackwood Hall. Through her mother’s letters, Alice seeks to uncover family secrets and understand her own place in the world. This edition of The Glittering Hour delves into the historical and contemporary aspects of romance and coming-of-age, offering a rich tapestry of characters and experiences that reflect the complexities of human relationships.
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*** The epic and long-awaited new romance from the author of Letters to the Lost, winner of the RNA Award ***
‘An epic story of joyous hedonism and desperate heartache. Just beautiful’ Catherine Isaac
‘Stunning’ Veronica Henry
‘Gorgeously written … I loved it’ Jill Mansell
‘An enchanting, evocative read’ The Sun
1925. The war is over and a new generation is coming of age, keen to put the trauma of the previous one behind them.
Selina Lennox is a Bright Young Thing whose life is dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure; to parties and drinking and staying just the right side of scandal. Lawrence Weston is a struggling artist, desperate to escape the poverty of his upbringing and make something of himself. When their worlds collide one summer night, neither can resist the thrill of the forbidden, the lure of a love affair that they know cannot possibly last.
But there is a dark side to pleasure and a price to be paid for breaking the rules. By the end of that summer everything has changed.
A decade later, nine year old Alice is staying at Blackwood Hall with her distant grandparents, piecing together clues from her mother’s letters to discover the secrets of the past, the truth about the present, and hope for the future.
‘The perfect book to lose yourself in’ heat
‘Vivid and heartbreakng’ Prima
‘Prepare to be swept away on an all-encompassing journey of love, loss and discovery’ Woman & Home
‘I absolutely adored this sweeping novel’ Good Housekeeping
‘This has beautiful writing, compelling characters and an ending that made me cry’ Red
‘A beautifully written read that will envelop you in its pages’ Fabulous
‘Poignant and beautifully realised’ Woman
‘Emotionally fraught, evocative and redemptive, The Glittering Hour has been well worth the wait. What a superb novel – Iona Grey really is back with aplomb’ Fiona Mitchell
‘Poignant, beautiful and sad. A must read!’ Katrina Oliver
‘Deeply captivating, engaging and so irresistible. I could not put it down!’ Petra Quelch
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