An Invitation to the Kennedys
Captivating pre-WW2 historical fiction about high society, forbidden love and a world on the cusp of change, inspired by real events
Published on 14. September 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-1-3997-0802-9 (ISBN)
Description
'Perfect for fans of The Crown and Downton Abbey ' Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author of The Last Lifeboat
'A breathtakingly glamorous and escapist read' Irish Times
Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy, recently arrived from Boston, is already a huge hit in 1930s London society. As the daughter of the US ambassador, she is at the centre of the most elite social circles. But when she falls for a duke-in-waiting, she realises there are plenty of people who think she doesn't belong.
Lady Brigid Guinness has no interest in love, marriage or society connections. But her brother-in-law Chips Channon has other ideas - and seems intent on pushing her towards a match with a dull German prince.
When Chips invites the Kennedys and a select group of friends and family to Kelvedon Hall, his country estate, Brigid and Kick discover that beneath the brittle facade of politeness, marriages are on the rocks, political intrigue abounds and nothing is really as it seems - all while the war in Europe grows closer by the day.
By the time their week in Essex has ended, both Kick and Brigid realise that their world is changing rapidly, and their hopes and plans for the future may have to change too . . .
Inspired by true-life events, An Invitation to the Kennedys is a spell-binding page-turner from the bestselling author of the Guinness Girls series.
'Full of rich details and dizzying descriptions worthy of Downton, it's a really enjoyable piece of escapism' Woman's Way
'A breathtakingly glamorous and escapist read' Irish Times
Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy, recently arrived from Boston, is already a huge hit in 1930s London society. As the daughter of the US ambassador, she is at the centre of the most elite social circles. But when she falls for a duke-in-waiting, she realises there are plenty of people who think she doesn't belong.
Lady Brigid Guinness has no interest in love, marriage or society connections. But her brother-in-law Chips Channon has other ideas - and seems intent on pushing her towards a match with a dull German prince.
When Chips invites the Kennedys and a select group of friends and family to Kelvedon Hall, his country estate, Brigid and Kick discover that beneath the brittle facade of politeness, marriages are on the rocks, political intrigue abounds and nothing is really as it seems - all while the war in Europe grows closer by the day.
By the time their week in Essex has ended, both Kick and Brigid realise that their world is changing rapidly, and their hopes and plans for the future may have to change too . . .
Inspired by true-life events, An Invitation to the Kennedys is a spell-binding page-turner from the bestselling author of the Guinness Girls series.
'Full of rich details and dizzying descriptions worthy of Downton, it's a really enjoyable piece of escapism' Woman's Way
Reviews / Votes
This is a captivating story of high society, forbidden love and a world on the cusp of change from the bestselling author of the Guinness Girls series * Irish Country Magazine * An utterly captivating insight into these fascinating women and the times they lived in ... it's an absolute page-turner * Irish Independent * Masterfully and glamorously told ... essential reading for history and gossip lovers alike * Sunday Business Post * Fans of Downton Abbey will adore this * Sunday Times * Gripping ... this dramatic novel takes us into the heart of their privileged, beautiful and often painful hidden world * Irish Country Magazine * Another absorbing and glamorous page-turner from Hourican * The Gloss Magazine * A breathtakingly glamorous and escapist read, with all of the natural drama of two wealthy dynasties set against the backdrop of war * The Irish Times * Full of rich details and dizzying descriptions worthy of Downton, it's a really enjoyable piece of escapism * Womans Way *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Castleknock
Ireland
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
n/a
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
580 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3997-0802-9 (9781399708029)
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Emily Hourican is the author of nine novels and one book of non-fiction. Her first novel, The Privileged, was published in 2016, became an instant bestseller, and was short-listed for the Best Popular Fiction Award at the Irish Book Awards that year. She then published three more works of contemporary fiction, the last of which, The Outsider, is being developed as a six-part TV series with Treasure Films, with Emily as screenwriter, supported by Screen Ireland.
In 2019 she began writing historical fiction, and has since published four acclaimed, best-selling historical novels based on the Guinness and Kennedy families.
Emily is also an award-winning editor and journalist with the Sunday Independent,
Ireland's biggest-selling newspaper.
In 2019 she began writing historical fiction, and has since published four acclaimed, best-selling historical novels based on the Guinness and Kennedy families.
Emily is also an award-winning editor and journalist with the Sunday Independent,
Ireland's biggest-selling newspaper.