To find him, she must go it alone... Liza's life is thrown into turmoil when her beloved husband Toby disappears without a trace. Una-Mary Parker takes readers on a non-stop tour of the dangerously rich and privileged in her unputdownable epic, False Promises. The perfect read for fans of Penny Vincenzi and Jackie Collins. Toby and Liza Hamcroft share a life of wealth, privilege and marital bliss. Parents of three adorable children, members of Lloyd's of London, and part of England's elite - not a day goes by without Liza counting her blessings. Then her life is thrown into turmoil when Toby disappears without a trace. Lloyd's, where Toby is a successful broker, is suffering huge insurance losses and as the syndicates start to crash, Liza realises the implications could be catastrophic for those involved. Disaster for her brother Freddy whose wife Melissa is only after his money; ruin for Sir Humphrey and Lady Rosemary Davenport who put their trust in Toby; and humiliation for her parents who are set to lose everything. As the days go by, Liza frantically searches for clues to Toby's whereabouts. But who can she turn to for help? Toby's colleagues show concern, but can they be trusted? When events take a more sinister turn, Liza realises she must take the law into her own hands if she is to find her husband before it is too late... What readers are saying about False Promises: 'Una-Mary Parker has packed every page with events to keep you from putting the book down. An author well worth reading' 'Once again, brilliantly done' 'Five stars
Her father may be dead, but he's still playing games... When Lucinda's father suddenly dies, she must complete a mysterious treasure hunt to earn her inheritance. On the journey to a vast fortune, Lucinda finds out more about her father than she ever knew when he was alive. Una-Mary Parker's unputdownable Moment of Madness is perfect for fans of Penny Vincenzi and Tasmina Perry. When the eccentric genius Professor Miles Scott-Forbes suddenly dies, Lucinda, the daughter he ignored all his life, finds she must enter a bizarre treasure hunt before she can claim a penny of her inheritance. At the centre of the mystery lie six pieces of jewellery, each one inextricably linked to a shocking family secret. Five pieces must be disposed of - the sixth Lucinda can keep for herself. Should it be the most valuable of the six, she stands to inherit a vast fortune, which will enable her to give up her stressful job and spend more time with her two children. But there's a catch: Lucinda's forbidden to have the jewellery valued. Furious to be the object of yet another of her father's twisted games, she reluctantly follows the trail... only to realise that the true prize lies not in financial gain but in the discovery of the man behind her father's cruel and capricious exterior. Raves for Moment of Madness: 'This first-class writer dazzles again with a gem of a romantic suspense story' Peterborough Evening Telegraph 'A novel of lust, love and family secrets' OK Magazine
Memories of a lavish New Year's Eve will last forever... especially when every detail is caught on camera... Oozing glamour, wealth and corruption, Enticements is Una-Mary Parker's story of photographer Rebecca Kendall, as she gets more than she bargained for after capturing a killer on camera at a glamorous New Year's soiree. The perfect read for fans of Penny Vincenzi and Jackie Collins. Who is the sensationally beautiful Marissa Montclare? How did she amass a million-dollar fortune by the time she was twenty? And why was she murdered at a glittering New Year's Eve party given by her lover, Sir Edward Wenlake, at his opulent Park Avenue apartment? Rebecca Kendall, famous photo-journalist, was at the fatal party . . . and she captured more on film than photographs of Marissa. She took a picture of the killer as well. From then on, her life is in danger. Jenny Wenlake is shocked to find that her father had a girlfriend younger than herself. So she and Rebecca set out to uncover the truth about Marissa's past. Helped by Stirling Hertfelder, Rebecca's agent and lover, they expose shattering secrets . . . and another murder is committed before Rebecca is brought face to face with the ultimate horror in a story that includes greed, vice, corruption . . . and a deep love that will not be denied. Raves for Una-Mary Parker's scandalously sinful bestsellers: 'A meticulous reconstruction of a society at play' Evening Standard 'Filled with romance and intrigue but with an unexpected twist' Best 'The accent is on elegance and style, with seamless plotting by this bestselling writer' Lady 'Will keep you glued to the page' Prima
Was their fairy-tale life just an illusion? Douglas and Julia are celebrating 25 years of happy marriage with a glittering soiree at their magnificent manor house. Then, the arrival of an uninvited guest threatens not only to ruin the night, but potentially to ruin their lives for good. Una-Mary Parker's Secrets of the Night will enthral fans of Penny Jordan and Penny Vincenzi. We are all conjurors in our own way, Julia thought as she looked at Douglas, the man who had created a fairy tale world for them. But was it an illusion? It is their wedding anniversary, and Douglas and Julia Rutherford are giving the party of the year. With their family and friends gathered around them, it seems nothing can jeopardise their happiness. But even Douglas cannot conceal the turmoil caused by the arrival of an uninvited guest, whose revelation of a shameful secret forces them to come to terms with betrayal, a tragic death and a charge of murder from which there is no magical escape. Their love for each other takes on a new dimension but whether they can survive depends on their ability to face the truth. Raves for Una-Mary Parker's scandalously sinful bestsellers: 'A meticulous reconstruction of a society at play' Evening Standard 'Una-Mary Parker balances the security of family life with growing menace... Chilling' Express on Sunday 'This novel has everything - intrigue, romance, ambition, lust...' Daily Mail
On the day before she's due to show her latest collection in London Fashion Week, top designer Arabella Knight vanishes from her studio. Her daughter Joanna is beside herself with worry. Whatever can have happened to her? Is she ill? Has there been an accident? Or is this just a bizarre publicity stunt? For Joanna the next few days are a nightmare, as she frantically telephones the police and hospitals, desperate for any news of her mother, while single-handedly making sure that the fashion show goes on. As the weeks pass, however, Joanna learns that her beautiful and charismatic mother had many secrets, secrets which will have a terrifying effect once they are revealed...
As World War II looms, a battle rages between two wealthy London sisters: “[The] characters are rich, varied, and intriguing.” —Booklist It is 1935, and the Granville family lives in a world of splendor. Rosie Granville and her younger sister Juliet are launched onto the London social scene in an extravagant debutante ball, and the Granville girls are the talk of the town. Vying for the affections of the same set of men, each is desperate to make a better match than her sister—regardless of the collateral damage. But when Juliet becomes embroiled in a series of scandals, she and Rosie soon discover there are some things even their rich and influential parents aren’t able to cover up, in this dramatic and enthralling historical saga of love and sibling rivalry.
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