She Came to Stay - A page-turning novel of friendship, secrets and lies (Kyriacou Eleni)(Paperback / softback)

SHE CAME TO STAY is the stunning debut novel from the author of THE UNSPEAKABLE ACTS OF ZINA PAVLOU, now a feature title on BBC2''s Between the Covers, and also named one of Woman & Home''s Best Historical Fiction Reads of 2020.''Secrets and lies, poverty and elegance, old loyalties and new friendships all combine to make Eleni Kyriacou''s debut novel a compelling page-turner'' - Fiona Valpy, bestselling author of The Dressmaker''s GiftIn a city of strangers, who can you trust?London, 1952. Dina Demetriou has travelled from Cyprus for a better life. She''s certain that excitement, adventure and opportunity are out there, waiting - if only she knew where to look.Her passion for clothes and flair for sewing land her a job repairing the glittering costumes at the notorious Pelican Revue. It''s here that she befriends the mysterious and beautiful Bebba.With her bleached-blonde hair and an appetite for mischief, Bebba is like no Greek Dina has ever met before. She guides Dina around the fashionable shops, bars and clubs of Soho, and Dina finally feels life has begun.But Bebba has a secret. And as thick smog brings the city to a standstill, the truth emerges with devastating results. Dina''s new life now hangs by a thread. What will be left when the fog finally clears? And will Dina be willing to risk everything to protect her future?Further praise for SHE CAME TO STAY:''An atmospheric page-turner perfectly set in the smoke and glitter of a vanished world . . . gripping'' - Erin Ke
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