The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard

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'Vogue meets Daisy Jones & The Six . . . Natasha Lester's most compelling novel yet!' - Kate Quinn, author of, The Rose Code
'Brave, bold, and beautiful . . . I couldn't stop reading' - Kerri Maher, author of, The Paris Bookseller
'Natasha Lester at her best!' - Chanel Cleeton, author of, Next Year in Havana

In November 1973, a legend vanished, leaving behind only a white silk dress and the question: what happened to Astrid Bricard?

NEW YORK, 1970. Astrid Bricard is determined to change the fashion world forever and escape the legacy of being the daughter of Mizza Bricard, infamous muse to Christian Dior. But when she meets fellow designer Hawk Jones, they embark on a passionate love affair and she finds herself cast in the same role as her mother, her own talent ignored. Then, before she can make her own mark on the world of couture, she disappears . . .

PRESENT DAY. Astrid's daughter Blythe holds what remains of her mother and grandmother's legacies, and she's desperate to weave together the tragedies of the past to create something beautiful. But when her journey takes her to Paris, she quickly discovers that there may be more to her mother's disappearance than she first thought, and she's left with the question: What really happened to Astrid Bricard?

Set in the opulent world of luxury fashion, The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard is a heart-wrenching story of love, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Paris Secret. Perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Rachel Hore and Lucinda Riley.

Critics Review

Brave, bold, and beautiful . . . Natasha Lester's sentences blaze off the page, and I couldn't stop reading . . . an inspiring story of female vision and grit in the face of insurmountable odds. I absolutely loved it
The Paris Bookseller
Natasha Lester at her best! This spellbinding homage to fashion and feminism is a transporting, page-turning read. I could not put this book down
Next Year in Havana
Vogue meets Daisy Jones & The Six . . . stitches splashy fashion-world fun together with incisive observations about women's roles as muse and inspiration . . . Natasha Lester's most compelling novel yet!
The Rose Code
... A powerhouse novel... with more dazzle than a '70s disco ball and a great deal of heart
with more dazzle than a '70s disco ball and a great deal of heart
Christine Wells, author of, Sisters of the Resistance
Natasha Lester dazzles in her latest novel, a riveting, multi-generational story of love, loss, and reclaiming one's own power
Marie Benedict, NYT bestselling author of THE ONLY WOMAN IN THE ROOM and THE MITFORD AFFAIR
Natasha Lester has written a delicious page-turner of love, family, war, and passion, spiced with dishy tidbits about the groundbreaking celebrity designers who defined 1970s fashion.
JoAnn Ross, New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance
... A luscious and enthralling read... Natasha Lester has done it again with this dazzling story of fascinating historical detail, gorgeous writing, and strong, compelling heroines.
Madeline Martin, New York Times and International Bestselling Author
Oh-My-God. This book is amazing.
Renee Rosen, USA Today Bestselling Author of Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl

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