Gill Paul is an author of historical fiction, specialising in the twentieth century and often writing about the lives of real women. Her novels have topped bestseller lists in the US and Canada as well as the UK and have been translated into twenty languages. The Secret Wife has sold over half a million copies and is a book-club favourite worldwide.She is also the author of several non-fiction books on historical subjects. She lives in London and swims year-round in a wild pond.

PRAISE FOR GILL PAUL:‘With beautifully drawn characters and sensitive detail, The Affair draws you in and you won't want it to end. An accomplished, energetic, original new voice in fiction’ Kate Kerrigan‘A fabulous evocation of sixties Rome and film star glamour, full of passion and romance – I loved this delicious novel’ Lulu Taylor‘A page-turner of a novel’ Hello! magazine‘Meticulously researched and evocatively written, this sweeping story will keep a tight hold on your heartstrings until the final page’ Iona Grey‘A cleverly crafted novel and an enthralling story: the heartbreak genuine, the research brilliant. I love the way the present narrative throws light on the past story so that the transitions are smooth. A triumph.’ Dinah Jefferies‘This was just magical. At the last line, tears rolled down my cheeks. Highly recommended.’ Louise Beech'A heart-warming affirmation of the tenacity of human love' Liz Trenow'Gill Paul has crafted a beautiful book. The passages set in Russia in 1914 are so richly described and researched that I felt as if I was living in the pages myself. I adored it.' Amanda Jennings‘Gill Paul has clearly done her research in this absorbing story that cleverly blends imagination with historical fact. Tragic, touching and authentic-feeling.’ Kate Riordan‘A terrific adventure story, full of romance and atmospheric detail – a great escapist read’ Liz Trenow‘Paul’s beguiling and compelling story captures all the thrilling and sometimes tawdry realities of life on a film set with its warring egos, inherent glamour and fascinating backstage detail as well as delivering a pulsating parallel love story to the famous Taylor-Burton romance. A gripping read perfect for those lazy summer days!’ Blackpool Gazette

Gill Paul is an author of historical fiction, specialising in the twentieth century and often writing about the lives of real women. Her novels have topped bestseller lists in the US and Canada as well as the UK and have been translated into twenty languages. The Secret Wife has sold over half a million copies and is a book-club favourite worldwide.She is also the author of several non-fiction books on historical subjects. She lives in London and swims year-round in a wild pond.

PRAISE FOR GILL PAUL:‘With beautifully drawn characters and sensitive detail, The Affair draws you in and you won't want it to end. An accomplished, energetic, original new voice in fiction’ Kate Kerrigan‘A fabulous evocation of sixties Rome and film star glamour, full of passion and romance – I loved this delicious novel’ Lulu Taylor‘A page-turner of a novel’ Hello! magazine‘Meticulously researched and evocatively written, this sweeping story will keep a tight hold on your heartstrings until the final page’ Iona Grey‘A cleverly crafted novel and an enthralling story: the heartbreak genuine, the research brilliant. I love the way the present narrative throws light on the past story so that the transitions are smooth. A triumph.’ Dinah Jefferies‘This was just magical. At the last line, tears rolled down my cheeks. Highly recommended.’ Louise Beech'A heart-warming affirmation of the tenacity of human love' Liz Trenow'Gill Paul has crafted a beautiful book. The passages set in Russia in 1914 are so richly described and researched that I felt as if I was living in the pages myself. I adored it.' Amanda Jennings‘Gill Paul has clearly done her research in this absorbing story that cleverly blends imagination with historical fact. Tragic, touching and authentic-feeling.’ Kate Riordan‘A terrific adventure story, full of romance and atmospheric detail – a great escapist read’ Liz Trenow‘Paul’s beguiling and compelling story captures all the thrilling and sometimes tawdry realities of life on a film set with its warring egos, inherent glamour and fascinating backstage detail as well as delivering a pulsating parallel love story to the famous Taylor-Burton romance. A gripping read perfect for those lazy summer days!’ Blackpool Gazette

Gill Paul is an author of historical fiction, specialising in the twentieth century and often writing about the lives of real women. Her novels have topped bestseller lists in the US and Canada as well as the UK and have been translated into twenty languages. The Secret Wife has sold over half a million copies and is a book-club favourite worldwide.She is also the author of several non-fiction books on historical subjects. She lives in London and swims year-round in a wild pond.

PRAISE FOR GILL PAUL:‘With beautifully drawn characters and sensitive detail, The Affair draws you in and you won't want it to end. An accomplished, energetic, original new voice in fiction’ Kate Kerrigan‘A fabulous evocation of sixties Rome and film star glamour, full of passion and romance – I loved this delicious novel’ Lulu Taylor‘A page-turner of a novel’ Hello! magazine‘Meticulously researched and evocatively written, this sweeping story will keep a tight hold on your heartstrings until the final page’ Iona Grey‘A cleverly crafted novel and an enthralling story: the heartbreak genuine, the research brilliant. I love the way the present narrative throws light on the past story so that the transitions are smooth. A triumph.’ Dinah Jefferies‘This was just magical. At the last line, tears rolled down my cheeks. Highly recommended.’ Louise Beech'A heart-warming affirmation of the tenacity of human love' Liz Trenow'Gill Paul has crafted a beautiful book. The passages set in Russia in 1914 are so richly described and researched that I felt as if I was living in the pages myself. I adored it.' Amanda Jennings‘Gill Paul has clearly done her research in this absorbing story that cleverly blends imagination with historical fact. Tragic, touching and authentic-feeling.’ Kate Riordan‘A terrific adventure story, full of romance and atmospheric detail – a great escapist read’ Liz Trenow‘Paul’s beguiling and compelling story captures all the thrilling and sometimes tawdry realities of life on a film set with its warring egos, inherent glamour and fascinating backstage detail as well as delivering a pulsating parallel love story to the famous Taylor-Burton romance. A gripping read perfect for those lazy summer days!’ Blackpool Gazette