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A glittering trip back in time to the 1920s! ‘Wild glamour, class conflict, buried secrets and a cameo appearance by Hetty Feather are all delivered with Wilson’s inimitable, intensely readable flair, interspersed with Nick Sharratt’s cheery illustrations’ - The Guardian A sparkling and glamorous novel from the beloved, bestselling children’s author, Jacqueline Wilson! In a little cottage on the edge of the grand Somerset Estate, Mona lives with her aunt - a dressmaker to the lady of the house. Life on the edge of the Somerset Estate means that Mona knows she will never have a life full of beautiful clothes and riches. But soon, that will all change . . . When Lady Somerset dies and a new member of the family inherits the house, Mona is propelled into a life of razzle-dazzle parties, new Bohemian friends and wonderful trips to London. However, even with these changes Mona discovers that she cannot dance away from her past. History is brought to life for children like never before, from the bestselling author of Hetty Feather and Tracy Beaker!
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This compelling new study reveals, for the first time, through an emplaced investigation, the potential of Charleston and Monk's House to illuminate the shared histories of Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell.
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Home to Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, for over 50 years they covered the walls, furniture and ceramics with their own decorations, forming a unique and fascinating collection. Frequent visitors to the house included Virginia Woolf and Roger Fry. Now Painstakingly restored, this delightful book is official guide to Charleston's rooms. Also, Angelica Garnett explains her part in the restoration; Quentin Bell recollects the garden; and Henrietta Garnett's memoir of her grandmother paints a vibrant picture of life among this century's most famous group of friends.