Sequins and Secrets

"Scandalous secrets meet riotous hilarity in this glorious 1920s-set romp starring a young dressmaking duo, perfect for readers of nine to 12." The Guardian
"Fun, glamorous and absolutely brimming with charm." Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island
"I loved it... A 1920s fairy tale, Cinderella with a lot of luck and a touch of Nancy Mitford." Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks' War

Welcome to The House of Serendipity, where friendships are fashioned and destinies designed amongst the ballgowns, tiaras and trifles! Introducing a gorgeously glamorous new series, perfect for fans of Katherine Woodfine and Robin Stevens.

Meet Myrtle Mathers and Sylvia Cartwright: two girls from different worlds bonded by a passion for fashion! They know that the perfect outfit can make dreams come true, and their dazzling designs are the talk of 1920s London...
So when Agapantha Portland-Prince wants to escape her glamorous debutante ball for a life of adventure, it's their magical talents she needs. But can the girls make all their secret dreams a reality, or will this be the most stylish scandal of the century?

Discover the divine designs that make dreams come true with full-page fashion illustrations.

Autorentext

Lucy Ivison co-wrote YA novels Lobsters, Never Evers and Freshers while working as the librarian at a central London girls' school. The House of Serendipity is her first series as a solo author and for younger readers, putting her experience with tween girls to good use by focusing on what she knows they love: fashion, adventure and friendship.

Klappentext

Welcome to The House of Serendipity, home of friendship, fashion and adventure! A gorgeously glamorous series filled with 1920s period detail, perfect for fans of Katherine Woodfine and Robin Stevens.

When seamstress Myrtle is employed as a maid at the grand Serendipity House, she doesn't expect to be enlisted by young Lady Sylvia to fix a debutante dress disaster. But the girls' individual talents for dressmaking and design are the perfect partnership, resulting in a spectacular gown and an unlikely friendship. Soon the designer duo are in huge demand with London's debutantes, as they transform not only the styles of the girls they dress, but their destinies as well. CA they change their own destinies too, as they become the sensation of the season?

Zusammenfassung
Welcome to The House of Serendipity, where friendships are fashioned and destinies designed amongst the ballgowns, tiaras and trifles. A gorgeously glamorous series filled with 1920s period detail, perfect for fans of Katherine Woodfine and Robin Stevens.