"The doyenne of the modern blockbuster" (Glamour) returns with her
signature writing style and eye for strong characters in A Perfect
Heritage. The House of Farrell is a prolific skincare company and home
of The Cream, an iconic face product that has seen women flocking to its
flagship London store since 1953. At Farrell, you can rely on the
personal touch that has been their trademark for generations. The
legendary Athina Farrell remains the company's figurehead and in her
kingdom at the Berkeley Arcade, while Florence Hamilton plies their
cosmetics with the utmost care and discretion. She is sales advisor--and
holder of secrets--extraordinaire. But of course the world of cosmetics
is changing and the once glorious House of Farrell is now in decline,
its customers tempted away by more fashionable brands. With no idea how
to right the ship, Athina hires Bianca Bailey, a formidable
businesswoman, mother of three, and someone who always gets her way.
Athina and Bianca lock horns over the future of the House of Farrell but
it is the past that tells its devastating tale of ambition and ego,
passion and wonder. A perfect summer read, this is Penny Vincenzi at her
finest.