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Everyone Knows Her Name
- Author
- Elaine Hastings
- Narrator
- various
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 2 July 2026
- Run Time
- 13 hours 13 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
'A masterpiece… I loved this book… Truly heartfelt… Kept me wanting to read more!'Reader Review ★★★★★
'So gripping… the dual timeline kept me wanting more! If you’re a fan of books like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo this is for you!' Reader review ★★★★★
Two women, impossible choices, and a secret that could change everything…
Denny was an ordinary teenager from a London council estate, until she was discovered and thrust into the glamorous world of modelling and Swinging Sixties fashion.
Overnight, she became a global sensation. Her potential seemed limitless, until she mysteriously walked away at the height of her fame, leaving behind only questions and one final, iconic Vogue cover.
Five decades later, aspiring documentary maker Roe is hired by Sonny, Denny’s son, to film interviews for an exhibition about his mother. But as Roe and Sonny grow closer, she stumbles upon a secret that could change everything.
A documentary exposing the truth could be the big break Roe’s always hoped for. But outing it would destroy Denny’s picture-perfect family – including the man she’s falling for …
An emotional dual-timeline story of love and ambition, perfect for fans of intergenerational tales and Taylor Jenkins Reid
‘Intimate and powerful.’ ★★★★★ Reader review
‘Emotional and heartfelt.’ ★★★★★ Reader review
Critics Review
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PRAISE FOR ELAINE HASTINGS
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'A gripping dual-timeline read for summer, I loved it.' Emma Steele
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‘Elaine Hastings’ stunning debut will keep you turning the pages until you close the book and either reach for someone you love, or get on the move and create something!’ Jessica Anya Blau
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‘A powerful love story about how our past can stand in the way of our present, but also about how we can overcome anything and find new beginnings.’ Ally Zetterberg
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'Full of tantalising what-ifs and what-might-have-beens, this beautiful story of love, loss and learning to love yourself is the perfect summer read.' Claire Frost
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'Gloriously nostalgic and beautifully emotional, this is a great read'. The Sun
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READERS LOVE ELAINE HASTINGS
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‘I loved this book, and I have a feeling it's going to conquer a lot of hearts.’ ★★★★★
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‘A beautiful story of loss and love.’ ★★★★★
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‘This book broke my heart in places and then stitched it back together at the end. It was a story about coming to terms with your past and forgiving yourself.’ ★★★★★
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‘A beautiful story of loss and love.’ ★★★★★
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‘Heartfelt, haunting and hopeful. With an ending that wraps things up just right.’ ★★★★★
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‘A love story for anyone that has fallen in love, got caught up along the way and made mistakes… this book is for all of us!’ ★★★★★
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‘Bittersweet, evocative and quietly devastating. When We Were Young is a beautifully told story about love, loss, and the enduring grip of the past.’ ★★★★★
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Details
- Author
- Elaine Hastings
- Narrator
- various
- Duration
- 13 hours 13 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008763374
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and Contemporary romance, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Romance: the rich / famous / powerful, Narrative theme: coming of age, Narrative theme: sense of place
Synopsis
'A masterpiece… I loved this book… Truly heartfelt… Kept me wanting to read more!'Reader Review ★★★★★ 'So gripping… the dual timeline kept me wanting more! If you’re a fan of books like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo this is for you!' Reader review ★★★★★ Two women, impossible choices, and a secret that could change everything… Denny was an ordinary teenager from a London council estate, until she was discovered and thrust into the glamorous world of modelling and Swinging Sixties fashion. Overnight, she became a global sensation. Her potential seemed limitless, until she mysteriously walked away at the height of her fame, leaving behind only questions and one final, iconic Vogue cover. Five decades later, aspiring documentary maker Roe is hired by Sonny, Denny’s son, to film interviews for an exhibition about his mother. But as Roe and Sonny grow closer, she stumbles upon a secret that could change everything. A documentary exposing the truth could be the big break Roe’s always hoped for. But outing it would destroy Denny’s picture-perfect family – including the man she’s falling for … An emotional dual-timeline story of love and ambition, perfect for fans of intergenerational tales and Taylor Jenkins Reid ‘Intimate and powerful.’ ★★★★★ Reader review ‘Emotional and heartfelt.’ ★★★★★ Reader review
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