About the book
Good Housekeeping‘Full of mystery and long-reaching shadows of the past . . . richly drawn and compelling’ Rosanna LeyIt’s 1951. In Europe’s post-war wreckage, the glittering Italian Riviera draws an eclectic cast of characters; lured by the glamour but seeking an escape.Amongst them, two outcasts: Hal, an English journalist who’s living on his charm; and Stella, an enigmatic society beauty, bound to a profiteering husband. When Hal receives a mysterious invitation from a wealthy Contessa, he finds himself aboard a yacht headed for Cannes film festival.Scratch the beautiful surface, and the post-war scars of his new companions are quick to show. Then there’s Stella, whose secrets run deeper than anyone’s — stretching back into the violence of Franco’s Spain. And as Hal gets drawn closer, a love affair begins that will endanger everyone…The Invitation
Editions of Invitation
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780007575367
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780007575374
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780007575398
- EBook
- ISBN 9780007575381
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780008191207
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780008163006
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780008191191
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780008191214
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780008191238
- AudioOther
- ISBN 9780008191221
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Good Housekeeping‘Full of mystery and long-reaching shadows of the past . . . richly drawn and compelling’ Rosanna LeyIt’s 1951. In Europe’s post-war wreckage, the glittering Italian Riviera draws an eclectic cast of characters; lured by the glamour but seeking an escape.Amongst them, two outcasts: Hal, an English journalist who’s living on his charm; and Stella, an enigmatic society beauty, bound to a profiteering husband. When Hal receives a mysterious invitation from a wealthy Contessa, he finds himself aboard a yacht headed for Cannes film festival.Scratch the beautiful surface, and the post-war scars of his new companions are quick to show. Then there’s Stella, whose secrets run deeper than anyone’s — stretching back into the violence of Franco’s Spain. And as Hal gets drawn closer, a love affair begins that will endanger everyone…The Invitation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Invitation about?
Good Housekeeping‘Full of mystery and long-reaching shadows of the past . . . richly drawn and compelling’ Rosanna LeyIt’s 1951. In Europe’s post-war wreckage, the glittering Italian Riviera draws an eclectic cast of characters; lured by the glamour but seeking an escape.Amongst them, two outcasts: Hal, an English journalist who’s living on his charm; and Stella, an enigmatic society beauty, bound to a profiteering husband. When Hal receives a mysterious invitation from a wealthy Contessa, he finds himself aboard a yacht headed for Cannes film festival.Scratch the beautiful surface, and the post-war scars of his new companions are quick to show. Then there’s Stella, whose secrets run deeper than anyone’s — stretching back into the violence of Franco’s Spain. And as Hal gets drawn closer, a love affair begins that will endanger everyone…The Invitation
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Invitation?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Invitation?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780007575367
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Invitation?
Lucy Foley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Invitation is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780007575367) and paperback(ISBN 9780007575374) and paperback(ISBN 9780007575398) and ebook(ISBN 9780007575381) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780008191207) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780008163006) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780008191191) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780008191214) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780008191238) and audioother(ISBN 9780008191221)
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