{"product_id":"the-lavender-bride-9781836039952","title":"The Lavender Bride","description":"The BRAND NEW historical romance from Alexandra Weston, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Hollywood Governess\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn English rose with American dreams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudrey Wade longs to escape her domineering father and the bleak streets of post-war Yorkshire. Hollywood glitters with glamour, freedom, and the promise of a life with her best friend Freddie. But when Freddie abandons her, Audrey is left to chase her dreams alone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Heartthrob with secrets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRex Trent is more than Hollywood's leading man. Charismatic and dangerously handsome, he's adored by millions and watched by powerful enemies in a paranoid 1950s America. One wrong move could destroy him.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA romance born of ambition and betrayal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Rex proposes, Audrey is swept into Hollywood's glamour and high-stakes secrets. But she soon discovers Rex's dark side and faces a choice: cling to a man who may never love her, or risk everything to forge her own path?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gripping new historical novel from a wonderful new voice. Perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins-Reid, Wendy Holden and Allison Pataki.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Alexandra Weston: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\"Set in the glamorous world of 1930s Hollywood, Weston has written a stunning book that I devoured in two days, with a heroine I was rooting for all the way. Full of surprises, this book gets five shiny Oscar-winning stars from me\"\" \u003cstrong\u003eBestselling author Jenni Keer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\"I adored this beautiful story. A glorious, unforgettable read\"\" \u003cstrong\u003eBestselling author Renita D'Silva'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\"\u003cem\u003eJane Eyre\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eRebecca\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eSwing Time\u003c\/em\u003e! I absolutely loved this beautifully written tale of old Hollywood - and Yorkshire! Mysterious, evocative and so compelling, I read it in 24 hours\" \u003cstrong\u003eBestselling author Jenni Fletcher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\"I loved this book such a sweet and beautiful story! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it! Definitely 5 stars!\"\" \u003cstrong\u003eReader Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\"One of the most charming books I've read in a long time\"\" \u003cstrong\u003eReader Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\"Fabulous book!! It had some serious Evelyn Hugo vibes\"\" \u003cstrong\u003eReader Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\"I can't wait to read more from Alexandra Weston as this was fantastic\"\" \u003cstrong\u003eReader Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldwood Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836039952\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 378\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.94d","brand":"Alexandra Weston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45419013931189,"sku":"9781836039952","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_dcb7451a-4312-49b6-b10b-c02e2cd6cf5b.jpg?v=1748390621","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-lavender-bride-9781836039952","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}