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“Readers will find themselves engrossed by this absolute treat of a book.”
“Brenda Janowitz strikes again! Fast-paced, emotional, and unputdownable, THE AUDREY HEPBURN ESTATE was a one-night-read for this fan. Inspired by the Billy Wilder film Sabrina, all the action centers around a once thriving estate in Long Island with a dark, secret past. Janowitz skillfully weaves the past and present as Emma’s love triangle persists then and now.”
“A nostalgic and intriguing story that blends a modern-day love triangle with details from Audrey Hepburn’s life.”
“Inheritances, family heirlooms, and tributes to iconic actresses are hallmarks of Brenda Janowitz’s emotionally moving historical fiction.”
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The Audrey Hepburn Estate
Out now from Harper Collins/ Graydon House
One woman. Two childhood loves. The dazzling place where it all began.
When Emma Jansen discovers that the grand Long Island estate where she grew up is set to be demolished, she can't help but return for one last visit. After all, it was a place filled with firsts: learning to ride a bike, sneaking a glass of champagne, falling in love.
But once Emma arrives at the storied mansion, she can't ignore the more complicated memories. Because that's not exactly where Emma grew up. Her mother and father worked for the family that owned the estate, and they lived over the garage like Audrey Hepburn's character in the film Sabrina. Emma never felt fully accepted, except by the family's grandson, Henry—a former love—and by the driver’s son, Leo—her best friend.
As plans for the property are put into motion and the three are together for the first time in over a decade, Emma finds herself caught between two worlds and two loves. And when the house reveals a shattering secret about her own family, she’ll have to decide what kind of life she really wants for herself now and who she wants to be in it.
“A compelling, fast-paced story that zips between past and present, touching on WWII history, stolen art, false identities, and love lost and found, The Audrey Hepburn Estate is an exciting, emotional page turner. ”
“THE AUDREY HEPBURN ESTATE is as charming, and elegant as Miss Hepburn herself… And also like Audrey, this polish hides a huge heart. This book is smart and sweet and funny and made my throat ache in the best way.”
“Janowitz’s crisply written novel, inspired by the Audrey Hepburn film Sabrina, provides swift twists and turns. The author also ties in neat historical details about Hepburn’s life, making this a fun read for those who like historical fiction.”
“This romance mystery proved a compelling read for its angles on WWII, the Holocaust, and Audrey Hepburn. Add in a thoughtful take on historic preservation, and you’ve got one heck of a page turner.”
“Inspired by the film Sabrina and Audrey Hepburn’s past as a part of the Dutch Resistance, Janowitz’s latest is a tale of love, betrayal, and secrets... Romantic, sweeping, and emotional.”
Called one of the “Best Books of the Week” by Shelf Awareness.
Called “charming” and “imaginative” by Bookworming Tonight.
The 50Plus Book of the Month for May, recommended by Andrea Peskind Katz from Great Thoughts, Great Readers
One of Beyond the Bookends’s Ultimate Beach Reads of 2023!
Chosen by Zibby Mag as a “Sizzling East Coast Read for your Summer Road Trip”
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