The Sugar Palace: The gripping historical romantic adventure from the
The gripping historical romantic adventure from the bestselling author of The Pearl Thief. One woman's ambition Sydney, 1925- When Grace Fairweather meets the irresistible Londoner Alfie Sweeting, dreams of selling her homemade confectionery are spun into reality. A criminal past When the truth about Alfie's roguish past is revealed, Grace and Alfie's fairytale sweetshop - and their lives - comes under threat. An impossible decision Up against razorgangs, brothel madams and cocaine dealers, Grace will be forced to make the most difficult decision of all. Who can she trust to save the Sugar Palace? 'A gripping read for fans of Kate Furnivall and Natasha Lester, with skilful storytelling and compelling characters that leap from the page.' Books+Publishing 'One of Australia's most loved storytellers' Booktopia 'A fast-paced romance filled with secrets, adventure, and plenty of twists' 7Weekender
Fiona McIntosh is an internationally and million-copy bestselling author of novels for adults and children across several genres. Alongside her highly successful historical fiction titles, for which she has been nominated at the Australian Book Industry Awards for commercial fiction book of the year, her popular Detective Jack Hawksworth series will soon be released across the UK. Several of her historical titles as well as the 'world of Hawksworth' crime novels have been optioned for the screen. Her debut children's picture book, Harry and Gran Bake a Cake, will be published in 2025. Fiona roams the world for her research and lives between Adelaide in South Australia and Wiltshire in England.
Author: Fiona McIntosh
Format: Paperback, 400 pages, 130mm x 198mm, 288 g
Published: 2024, Penguin Random House Australia, Australia
Genre: Historical & Mythological Fiction
The gripping historical romantic adventure from the bestselling author of The Pearl Thief. One woman's ambition Sydney, 1925- When Grace Fairweather meets the irresistible Londoner Alfie Sweeting, dreams of selling her homemade confectionery are spun into reality. A criminal past When the truth about Alfie's roguish past is revealed, Grace and Alfie's fairytale sweetshop - and their lives - comes under threat. An impossible decision Up against razorgangs, brothel madams and cocaine dealers, Grace will be forced to make the most difficult decision of all. Who can she trust to save the Sugar Palace? 'A gripping read for fans of Kate Furnivall and Natasha Lester, with skilful storytelling and compelling characters that leap from the page.' Books+Publishing 'One of Australia's most loved storytellers' Booktopia 'A fast-paced romance filled with secrets, adventure, and plenty of twists' 7Weekender
Fiona McIntosh is an internationally and million-copy bestselling author of novels for adults and children across several genres. Alongside her highly successful historical fiction titles, for which she has been nominated at the Australian Book Industry Awards for commercial fiction book of the year, her popular Detective Jack Hawksworth series will soon be released across the UK. Several of her historical titles as well as the 'world of Hawksworth' crime novels have been optioned for the screen. Her debut children's picture book, Harry and Gran Bake a Cake, will be published in 2025. Fiona roams the world for her research and lives between Adelaide in South Australia and Wiltshire in England.