{"title":"Joanna Rees","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoanna Rees crafts heartfelt stories that delve into the complexities of love, secrets, and family ties. Her novels, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Wife\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Sister Returns\u003c\/em\u003e, weave rich emotional narratives filled with unexpected twists and tender moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect compelling characters and evocative settings that draw you into intricate relationships and poignant revelations. Joanna Rees's work is perfect for those who appreciate romance steeped in both mystery and heartfelt connections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-hidden-wife-by-joanna-rees-9781529018875","title":"The Hidden Wife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Wife\u003c\/em\u003e by Joanna Rees is the second novel in \u003cem\u003eA Stitch in Time\u003c\/em\u003e - a sweeping historical trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParis, 1928\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaving fled London and been on the run around Europe, Vita Casey has established a new life for herself, keeping a low profile as a dresser at a cabaret hall where Nancy is part of the risqué dance troupe. It's a vibrant world of wild parties, drugs and jazz music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut despite the fun, hedonistic lifestyle they lead, Vita longs for a proper career and to rekindle her dream of designing lingerie. When an opportunity to work for famous couturier Jenny Sacerdote presents itself, Vita grabs it with both hands and is soon exposed to an altogether different side of Paris society. Before long, romance blossoms in the unlikeliest of places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, left to her own devices, Nancy spirals into danger and drug abuse and Vita has to save her friend. But can Vita really trust the people who want to help her? When there are those back in England who wish to see her ruined and forced to pay for the past she ran away from...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244593721580,"sku":"9781529018875","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529018875-the-hidden-wife-1.jpg?v=1788003957"},{"product_id":"the-sister-returns-by-joanna-rees-9781529018905","title":"The Sister Returns","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sister Returns\u003c\/em\u003e by Joanna Rees is the third novel in A Stitch in Time - a sweeping historical trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo have a future, she must confront her past...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's 1929 and after running away from her family in Lancashire, becoming a dancer in London and having a riotous time in Paris with her best friend Nancy, would-be fashion designer Vita Casey is now living a much more sedate life in New York with her baby son, far away from her evil brother, Clement, and her nemesis, Edith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the disastrous events of the Wall Street Crash change their destinies, Vita and Nancy flee to Los Angeles, where Nancy is determined to make it in the talkies. Schmoozing their way into the ranks of the Hollywood elite, Vita is starting to think that she can begin to fulfil her fashion ambitions. But when the love of her life is hired as a writer on Nancy's new movie and Clement exacts his ultimate revenge, Vita's past and present collide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe has no choice but to tell the truth and try to reclaim what is rightfully hers before it's too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244686225644,"sku":"9781529018905","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529018905-the-sister-returns-1.jpg?v=1788010157"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/joanna-rees.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}