I really loved the authors last book and I’m pleased to say that this one didn’t disappoint. A dual timeline, over 100 years apart, 1875 and 1985, and set in three different cities, London, Tokyo and Paris. In the recent timeline we meet art curator Mira who has been given the job of cataloguing the contents of an apartment that belonged to designer Isobel ‘Bel’ Bright. Briefly, in 1875 Bel works at Liberty in London. Travelling to Tokyo for the store to purchase silk, together with two other designers, her life changes dramatically. Her star is in the ascent and she becomes a highly sought after fashion designer in Paris. However, in the 1920’s she disappeared from public life. In 1985 Mira is in Bel’s Paris apartment working alongside Bonhams specialist Ned and having always been fascinated by Bel she becomes fascinated by Bel and starts trying to find out more about her life and disappearance. I loved all the historical detail surrounding Liberty’s, art, culture and Bel’s fascinating rise to fame, through her strength, tenacity and hard work, before her quiet withdrawal from the limelight. The mystery, and Mira’s investigation, is well done and very engaging. Beautifully executed throughout this is a very enjoyable romantic historical novel. A wonderful read. 4,5⭐️

I really enjoyed this novel. This was the first book that I have read by the author and I will definitely be reading more by them. I loved the historical dual time line, which made for an entertaining and interesting read. The story was well written and easy to follow and had a great cast of characters. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more by the author.