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The
Unforgettable
Loretta, Darling
by Katherine Blake
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Released January 2025
The German edition of The Unforgettable Loretta, Darling
Not Your Darling
by Katherine Blake
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Synopsis
‘You’re Loretta Darling now, welcome to your brand-new flipping life.’
Dreams don’t come true for girls like Loretta, but she won’t let that stop her. With her sights set on becoming a makeup artist to the stars, Loretta wangles her way from Lancashire to the bright lights of Golden Age Hollywood.
Only it turns out that Sunset Boulevard is less about dashing fellas and chilled martinis – more sticky floors and misbehaving men. A gift of the gab can only get her so far, but she refuses to go quietly.
Hollywood has its secrets … and so does Loretta.
For a start, that’s not her real name, and much more than lipstick lurks inside her beauty case.
After all, revenge is a dish best served with a perfectly painted smile.
Information
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Imprint: Viking
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ISBN: 9780241640685
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Length: 400 pages
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Price: £14.99
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Reviews
Dry wit and sweet vengeance … as crisp, classic and satisfying as a Musso & Frank martini
Old-fashioned murder meets glam … one of my favourite books
So sassy and delicious. Loretta is one cool character
Heart-pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. Definitely one of the best books this year.
Sharply observed, full of scene-stealing characters and writing that sparkles with wit and warmth. Loretta is a force of nature, truly unforgettable!
I loved it!
The Unforgettable Loretta, Darling sparkles with fun and wit, with a protagonist who truly is unforgettable
A delicious dark delight of a book!
Loretta is a wonderful character, so feisty and fun – would love to hang out with her!
Great fun – Loretta is glorious!
Set in the Golden Era of Hollywood this is a glamorous, deliciously fun read which will keep you hooked until the very last page.
A fun, gossipy glimpse into Golden Era Hollywood.
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About the Author
Katherine Blake is a pseudonym for Karen Ball, an author who has written over twenty-five children’s books and was a Bookseller Rising Star thanks to her publishing consultancy, Speckled Pen.
She regularly appears on podcasts, including The Bestseller Experiment and SJ Bennett’s PrePublished. She lives in London and runs a biweekly newsletter filled with fun news, book reviews, and regular updates about her miniature schnauzer.