{"product_id":"the-english-girl-9781409148548","title":"The English Girl","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Top Ten bestselling author, Katherine Webb, \u003ci\u003eThe English Girl\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Kate Morton and Santa Montefiore.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a land full of secrets, you can make your own rules.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoan Seabrook has fulfilled her lifelong dream to travel to Arabia and has arrived in the ancient city of Muscat with her fiancé, Rory. Desperate to escape the pain of a personal tragedy, she longs to explore the desert fort of Jabrin and unearth the wonders held within. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But Oman is a land lost in time, and gaining permission to explore could prove impossible. Joan''s disappointment is only eased by the thrill of meeting her childhood heroine, pioneering explorer Maude Vickery, and hearing the stories that captured her imagination as a child.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The friendship that forms between the two women will change everything. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth have desires to fulfil and secrets to keep. As their bond grows, Joan is inspired\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI loved THE ENGLISH GIRL. I was really drawn to both Maude and Joan and was\u003cb\u003e completely absorbed by their exotic adventures.\u003c\/b\u003e I thought it was a\u003cb\u003e really original working of a dual narrative historical story\u003c\/b\u003e and felt as authentically and thoroughly researched as \u003ci\u003eThe Night Falling\u003c\/i\u003e. I've loved all Katherine Webb's books and this is a wonderful addition to my collection. After I finished, I found myself miss the searing heat and huge blue skies of the Omani desert. * Kate Riordan *\u003cbr\u003eA vivid tale of adventure, love and friendship set in '50s Arabia. * HEAT MAGAZINE *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compelling and beautifully written tale\u003c\/b\u003e of adventure, mystery and love, \u003ci\u003eThe English Girl\u003c\/i\u003e enthralled me from the first page.  Set against the exotic backdrop of Arabia, which is both unforgiving and romantic, Webb brings her world to life with skill and passion. * Santa Montefiore *\u003cbr\u003eKatherine's writing is \u003cb\u003erich, vivid and evocative\u003c\/b\u003e and her characters breathtakingly real * Iona Grey *\u003cbr\u003eWith memorable characters and wonderful detail, Katherine evokes a little-known episode of British history to give a fascinating perspective on a region so much in the news today. Her depiction of the desert kingdom \u003cb\u003ecaptures all its beauty and danger\u003c\/b\u003e. * Vanessa Lafaye *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orion Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47836887187799,"sku":"9781409148548","price":9.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781409148548.jpg?v=1710384912","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-english-girl-9781409148548","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}