The Blue Hour
A moving, bittersweet and romantic tale by the bestselling author of Going Down and the MISCHIEF books.
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The Blue Hour Paperback ISBN: 9780553825862 Published: 15/07/2010 Imprint: Bantam Extent: 560 pages Subject: Contemporary Fiction $19.95 RRP
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The Blue Hour Paperback ISBN: 9780552211215 Published: 15/02/2002 Imprint: Bantam Extent: 560 pages Subject: Contemporary Fiction $19.95 RRP Buy Now
Synopsis
Maddie Godard: chief copywriter, The Complete Works advertising agency. Smart. Sussed. Scared. Because when your self-esteem's been trampled and your world is overturned, you have to act fast. Maddie escapes from busy Dublin to seemingly tranquil Saint-Géyroux, an idyll in rural France. There, she is led into temptation by beautiful, roguish Sam, cajoled into becoming a life model by renowned artist Daniel Lennox, and haunted by a portrait of a mysterious beauty with a secret to share. Can she help Maddie exorcise her demons?In this moving, bittersweet, joyously romantic tale, Maddie Goddard confronts her innermost fears, makes new friends, and learns that life really is worth living…
Editorial Reviews
"A bittersweet romantic tale that will leave you smiling" - U Mag
"An all-round excellent beach book" - Ireland on Sunday
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