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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Historical fiction, Migration, immigration & emigration
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- Paperback Jun 29, 2021 | 9781529337693 | RRP $26.99 Buy Now
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- Paperback Jun 29, 2021 | 9781529337693 | RRP $26.99 Buy Now
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- Audiobook Mar 5, 2020 | 9781529337709 | RRP $35.99 Buy Now
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- Paperback Jun 29, 2021 | 9781529337693 | RRP $26.99 Buy Now
- Hardback Mar 5, 2020 | 9781529337679 | RRP $49.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Mar 5, 2020 | 9781529337709 | RRP $35.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Mar 5, 2020 | 9781529337686 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
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- Paperback Jun 29, 2021 | 9781529337693 | RRP $26.99 Buy Now
- Hardback Mar 5, 2020 | 9781529337679 | RRP $49.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Mar 5, 2020 | 9781529337709 | RRP $35.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Mar 5, 2020 | 9781529337686 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
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The stunning debut novel from the author of THE UNSPEAKABLE ACTS OF ZINA PAVLOU, now a feature title on BBC2's Between the Covers - a story of friendships, family, love and loss set against the grimy and glittering streets of fifties Soho.
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 Gift
In 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 Kelly, bestselling author of He Said/She Said
'Compelling and beautifully observed. Kyriacou brilliantly evokes the violence and the grime beneath the sequins and surface glamour of 1950s Soho' - Rachel Rhys, bestselling author of Dangerous Crossing
'I absolutely loved it. A gripping, enthralling story . . . I was completely engrossed' - Laura Marshall, bestselling author of Friend Request
'An absorbing story of friendship, betrayal and resilience' - Sarah Maine, bestselling author of Beyond the Wild River
'A gripping, evocative story . . . well researched and utterly convincing. A real gem of a book' - Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Lost Daughter
'An evocative page-turner full of memorable characters. A wonderful debut' - Jenny Quintana, author of The Missing Girl
Readers are loving SHE CAME TO STAY!
'I can highly recommend this book. You will be hooked from start to finish.' 5 STARS
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Praise for She Came to Stay: A page-turning novel of friendship, secrets and lies
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She Came To Stay is a gripping story about friendship, family and the meaning of home. An atmospheric page-turner perfectly set in the smoke and glitter of a vanished world.
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Set in the dazzling world of 1950s Soho, She Came to Stay is an evocative page-turner full of memorable characters who stayed inside my head long after I had finished reading. Eleni Kyriacou has written a wonderful debut
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I absolutely loved it - a gripping, enthralling story with characters I loved (and hated!), and so atmospheric, I was completely engrossed in the world of 1950s Soho
Eleni Kyriacou
Eleni Kyriacou is an award-winning editor and journalist. She has worked in various roles across publishing and her writing has appeared in the Guardian, the Observer, Marie Claire, Grazia, You, Stella and Red, among others. Eleni was the Editor of national magazines New Woman and Looks and has also worked in digital media.
The daughter of Greek Cypriot immigrant parents, Eleni has never felt completely British nor Cypriot, but has always felt a Londoner. She was born and grew up in Camden, then Elephant & Castle, Finsbury Park, Tottenham and now lives in Ealing. She has lived north, south and west. East London is another country to her. Every year, she has long conversations with friends and family about leaving London but probably never will.
Eleni is now freelance so knows where all the plug points are in London cafA s. She Came to Stay is her first novel. You can find her on Twitter at @elenikwriter.
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