The Affair
The Affair by Gill Paul, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited in 2013, is a historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the glamorous yet tumultuous world of 1961 Rome during the filming of Cleopatra. The narrative centers on the high-profile romance between Hollywood icons Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, set against the backdrop of a film production fraught with financial strain and media scrutiny. As historical advisor Diana Bailey joins the cast, she seeks to escape her own troubled marriage, only to find herself entangled in the secrets and tensions that simmer beneath the surface of the film set.
Readers will discover a rich tapestry of love, glamour, and intrigue as the story unfolds, revealing the complexities of relationships within the film industry. The novel explores themes of romance and personal reinvention while delving into the lives of women navigating city life in a historical context. With 474 pages of engaging narrative, this edition offers a captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in 20th-century cinema, inviting readers to reflect on the interplay between public personas and private struggles.
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LOVE. GLAMOUR. SECRETS.
A stunning historical love story from the bestselling author of The Secret Wife.
Rome, 1961. As the cameras roll on Cleopatra, the world is transfixed by the love affair emerging between Hollywood’s biggest stars: Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
But on the film set, tensions are running high. The money is running out, and a media storm is brewing over the Taylor-Burton relationship. When historical advisor Diana Bailey starts work on the film, she wants nothing more than to escape from her own troubled marriage and start anew. But as the heady world of Hollywood envelops her, secrets begin to emerge in the cast and crew. Is everything as it seems? And what really hides beneath the glamour of the famous film?
An enthralling story of love and passion from the bestselling author of The Secret Wife, set against the stunning backdrop of one of the most iconic Hollywood movies ever made.
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