The Manhattan Girls

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NEW YORK CITY, 1921
An impossible dream.
The war is over, the twenties are roaring, but in the depths of the city that never sleeps, Dorothy Parker is struggling to make her mark in a mans world.
A broken woman.
Shes penniless, shes unemployed and her marriage is on the rocks when she starts a bridge group with three extraordinary women but will they be able to save her from herself
A fight for survival.
When tragedy strikes, and everything Dorothy holds dear is threatened, its up to Peggy, Winifred and Jane to help her confront the truth before its too late. Because the stakes may be life or death

A new novel from the internationally bestselling author,Sex and the Citymeets the 1920s in this sweeping tale of love, loss and the everlasting bonds of friendship. Perfect for fans of Fiona Davis, Dinah Jefferies and Chanel Cleeton.

Readers love The Manhattan Girls:

'TERRIFIC! Deadly one-liners and killer cocktails combine in this compelling portrait of three fascinating women. Unputdownable.' Veronica Henry, bestselling author of The Impulse Purchase

The Manhattan Girls completely stole me away Paul slips inside her characters brilliantly, blending fact and fiction so seamlessly its impossible to tell where one ends and the other begins. A total treat I loved it. Eve Chase, author of The Birdcage

A stunning tour de force. A potent cocktail of brilliant characterisation, pacy elegant writing, and mesmerising drama as four wildly clever, talented women negotiate the perils of Jazz Age New York. LOVED it! Tracy Rees, author of The Rose Garden

The Manhattan Girls pulled me into the dazzling world of prohibition New York and didnt let me go an utterly brilliant, entirely compulsive read. A seductive, heady triumph. Jenny Ashcroft, author of Under the Golden Sun

If ever we needed escapism it is now, and The Manhattan Girls does that perfectly, whisking you instantly away to the glittering world of 1920s New York A sparkling read in so many ways! Liz Trenow, author of Under a Wartime Sky

I loved this funny and moving novel about the bonds of friendship. Fiona Valpy, author of The Storyteller of Casablanca

Oozing with passion and wit, and with Gills trademark talent for getting under the skin of her characters, this is a story for those who enjoy their novels with a side order of gin, jazz, and sass. An absolute treat! Hazel Gaynor, author of The Bird in the Bamboo Cage

Sizzling and compulsive Gill Paul expertly conjures the brilliant and brittle world of Dorothy Parker and her contemporaries. Maggie Brookes, author of The Prisoners Wife

A riveting novel about friendships power to carry women through the grand highs and heartbreaking lows of 1920s New York. Georgie Blalock, author of The Last Debutantes

Wow, what an eye-opening story! Fascinating and riveting. Highly recommended! NetGalley Reviewer,

Well written compelling I couldnt put it down. NetGalley Reviewer,

Five stars from me. A brilliant narrative about four unique and real women I enjoyed every single page. NetGalley Reviewer,

Wow! I loved this book so much. I cant recommend it enough! NetGalley Reviewer,

Such a fun read Dont miss it! NetGalley Reviewer,

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Praise for Gill Pauls books:

I can't rave highly enough about this book it's my favourite Gill Paul novel to date. A dazzling yet moving portrait of two very different iconic women, it's brilliantly researched, compellingly told and completely fascinating. I just loved it. Tracy Rees

Addictive and so well-researched. I read it in a day. Kate Riordan

The novel brilliantly evokes the world of the jet-set, rich and famous of the sixties so well I felt I was living it all alongside them. Kathleen McGurl

A truly compelling story This is the best of historical fiction leaving you wanting to learn more. Liz Trenow

I was completely enthralled, wholly swept up in the characters, the glamour, and the fascinating story of these iconic women. An utter treat from beginning to end readers far and wide will fall under its spell. Jenny Ashcroft

Glamorous and highly seductive, this compelling story explores the lives of two complex, powerful women complete with all their talents and flaws. Dinah Jefferies

Surprising and devastating perfect historical fiction. Hazel Gaynor

Simply stunning. I really cant stop thinking about these two women now. This will be HUGE! Louise Beech

An intriguing behind-the-scenes look at the rivalry between two of the worlds most glamorous women. Stephanie Thornton

Beautiful, tender, and humane storytelling. Kate Thompson

An intoxicating mix of glamour, scandal and fascinating insight into the lives of two of the twentieth centurys most iconic women and the man they both loved. Tammy Cohen

A deep dive into glitz, glamour and heartbreak. Gill Pauls emotionally turbulent, amazing novels never disappoint. Karen Harper

A delectable novel about the lives and romantic rivalry of two female iconssuch a juicy page-turner! Kris Waldherr

Author Bio

Gill Paul is a full-time writer of both fiction and non-fiction. She is the author of Titanic Love Stories, a non-fiction book about honeymoon couples on the Titanic. Her debut, Women and children First, a fictional story set on board the Titanic was published earlier this year. Gill lives in London