"Starring Adele Astaire peels back the layers on Adele Astaire''s life beyond the stage while highlighting how ferociously an intrepid dreamer must fight for an edge into the spotlight. Eliza Knight''s in-depth research brings these stories to life in exquisite, vibrant detail that will captivate readers everywhere." -- Madeline Martin, New York Times and international bestselling author "Impeccably researched and beautifully written, Starring Adele Astaire is a peak behind the curtain of what it was like to be a woman and a performer in the 1920s-1940s. Eliza Knight explores the timeless question of whether a woman can truly have it all in this fascinating novel filled with love, heartbreak, resilience, and ultimately friendship." -- Jillian Cantor, USA Today bestselling author of Beautiful Little Fools "Be swept away to London and New York between the wars with Starring Adele Astaire, a bittersweet true-life tale of one of early last century''s greatest dancers and most famous siblings. By so deftly and compassionately bringing Adele to life, Knight gives us a most memorable and vital heroine for any age." -- Natalie Jenner, internationally bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society "The Mayfair Bookshop is a moving, touching tale of a Bright Young Thing turned bookseller/author and her quest to find fulfillment, inspiration, and love in the chaos of the WWII home front. Eliza Knight brings Nancy Mitford to life as an appealing and uncertain young heroine in the days before she is burnished by fame and success--you cannot help but cheer her toward her destiny!" -- Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye "A fascinating view of a pivotal moment in history told from the perspective of an extraordinary woman at the heart of it all.
Filled with intrigue, heartbreak, passion, and daring, Eliza Knight beautifully celebrates the life and influence of Nancy Mitford. Vivid and unforgettable!" -- Chanel Cleeton, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba, on The Mayfair Bookshop "A romantic and moving love letter to bibliophiles everywhere, The Mayfair Bookshop offers a testament to the magic and power of books and bookstores to shine light on our darkest hours. Beautifully written and featuring a colorful cast of characters and delightful cameos, this historical novel is not to be missed." -- Laura Kamoie, New York Times bestselling author of My Dear Hamilton and America''s First Daughter "Eliza Knight''s wonderfully descriptive novel is a window into the riveting life of Nancy Mitford, not as an untouchable socialite, but as a woman who has her share of struggles on a very real, very relatable level--an absolute must read!" -- Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London, on The Mayfair Bookshop "Take one fascinating family, add in a legendary bookshop and a few Bright Young Things and you have the bookish equivalent of chocolate cake: a delightful treat. Nancy Mitford had an extraordinary life and Eliza Knight skillfully manages research, legend, fact and fiction to bring us a truly absorbing novel." -- Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author "The force of nature that was Nancy Mitford dazzles in The Mayfair Bookshop, first as one of society''s ''bright young things'' between the World Wars and then as a wildly successful writer. Both Nancy''s razor-sharp wit and hidden heartaches make for riveting reading!" -- Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of A Most Clever Girl "The Mayfair Bookshop gives us not one, but two engaging heroines to truly root for. Knight has created a captivating look at life''s pursuit of love, literature, and dreams both realized and dashed set against a devastating war that divides sisters along the lines of political ideologies.
Told with the wit and spunk of Nancy Mitford herself, Eliza Knight''s immense talent shines on every page." -- Renée Rosen, USA Today bestselling author of The Social Graces "Witty, brilliant, and deep, Nancy Mitford comes fully, poignantly to life in this meticulously researched literary mystery. If you ever wondered what it was really like to be a Bright Young Thing in London between the wars, this book is for you." -- Kerri Maher, author of The Paris Bookseller "A wonderful depiction of the legendary Nancy Mitford and her sisters in their element - both united as Bright Young Things and torn apart by love and war. Along with its added touch of mystery, The Mayfair Bookshop will keep you curled up and turning the pages." -- Kaia Alderson, author of Sisters in Arms.