{"product_id":"she-came-to-stay-1","title":"She Came to Stay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSHE CAME TO STAY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the stunning debut novel from the author of \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE UNSPEAKABLE ACTS OF ZINA PAVLOU,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e now a feature title on \u003cb\u003eBBC2's Between the Covers,\u003c\/b\u003e and also named one of \u003ci\u003eWoman \u0026amp; Home\u003c\/i\u003e's Best Historical Fiction Reads of 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Secrets and lies, poverty and elegance, old loyalties and new friendships all combine to make Eleni Kyriacou's debut novel a compelling page-turner' - Fiona Valpy, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Dressmaker's Gift\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn a city of strangers, who can you trust?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLondon, 1952.\u003c\/b\u003e Dina Demetriou has travelled from Cyprus for a better life. She's certain that excitement, adventure and opportunity are out there, waiting - if only she knew where to look.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer passion for clothes and flair for sewing land her a job repairing the glittering costumes at the notorious Pelican Revue. It's here that she befriends the mysterious and beautiful Bebba.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith her bleached-blonde hair and an appetite for mischief, Bebba is like no Greek Dina has ever met before. She guides Dina around the fashionable shops, bars and clubs of Soho, and Dina finally feels life has begun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Bebba has a secret. And as thick smog brings the city to a standstill, the truth emerges with devastating results. Dina's new life now hangs by a thread. What will be left when the fog finally clears? And will Dina be willing to risk everything to protect her future?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFurther praise for SHE CAME TO STAY:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An atmospheric page-turner \u003c\/b\u003eperfectly set in the smoke and glitter of a vanished world . . . \u003cb\u003egripping' - Erin Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHe Said\/She Said\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eCompelling and beautifully observed\u003c\/b\u003e. Kyriacou brilliantly evokes the violence and the grime beneath the sequins and surface glamour of 1950s Soho' - \u003cb\u003eRachel Rhys\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDangerous Crossing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  'I absolutely loved it. A g\u003cb\u003eripping, enthralling\u003c\/b\u003e story . . . I was \u003cb\u003ecompletely engrossed\u003c\/b\u003e' - \u003cb\u003eLaura Marshall\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFriend Request\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  'An \u003cb\u003eabsorbing\u003c\/b\u003e story of friendship, betrayal and resilience' - \u003cb\u003eSarah Maine\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Wild River\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  'A \u003cb\u003egripping, evocative\u003c\/b\u003e story . . . well researched and utterly convincing. \u003cb\u003eA real gem of a book\u003c\/b\u003e' -\u003cb\u003e Gill Paul\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An \u003cb\u003eevocative page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e full of memorable characters. A \u003cb\u003ewonderful \u003c\/b\u003edebut' - \u003cb\u003eJenny Quintana\u003c\/b\u003e, author of The Missing Girl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders are loving SHE CAME TO STAY!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I can highly recommend this book. You will be hooked from start to finish.' \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A cracking storyline packed with secrets, as well as unexpected twists and turns make this, cliche or no, a proper page-turner.' \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A brilliant read.' \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The plot moves quickly and is gripping. I didn't want to put the book down but then was sorry to leave the characters and their London haunts behind when I got to the end.' \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A really enjoyable read.' \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252823249240,"sku":"9781529337693","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781529337693_72cc465a-7b35-4d70-a608-1599170cd8e4.jpg?v=1770282035","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/she-came-to-stay-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}