Four young fashion hopefuls arrive in Paris, 1968, determined to claw their way to the top of the ruthless world of the haute couture. Monique, a seamstress destined to become so much more, watches Chanel's staff spray No 5 perfume in the street outside the famous maison de couture. Can her dreams of success and love come true in this magical place? Christopher, London born and bred, a handsome new designer, determined to make it in a world where sex-appeal and success go hand in hand - and heterosexual men are rare and prized. Samantha, an ultra-spoiled Daddy's girl who always gets her way, has the gift of selling French perfume and fashion with sex, sex and yet more sex. But can a loud, brash American ever conquer the sophisticated ladies of Paris? And hauntingly beautiful Sophie, the top model who becomes Chanel's 'Face' on a million billboards and magazine covers, yet has a terrible secret in her past that refuses to stay buried. Four young lives collide and entangle in the secretive world of French fashion as Harold Carlton weaves a spellbinding tale of passionate love, ambitious rivalry and exquisite clothes.
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'For a light summer read I recommend Heaven, Hell and Mademoiselle, a novel by Harold Carlton, set in the world of Paris Haute Couture in the late 1960s.' -April 2010 (LIZ JONES )
'It's a super, intelligent read.' - May 2010 (STAR MAGAZINE )
'Follow the fortunes of Monique, Christopher, Sophie and Samantha - and expect back-stabbing, sex and lots of Chanel. Christopher is the butt of many laugh-out-loud moments - particularly his encounter with an older woman who shows him a new meaning for dessert! Frivolous, rude, sun-lounger froth.' - July 2010 (PRIMA )
'A charming diversion, a book to take on holiday to escape the everyday.. .If you'd like a mental break ... take a visit to the fashion world in Paris in turbulent 1968...' - 2010 (AUSTRALIAN WOMAN'S WEEKLY )
'It's a super, intelligent read.' - May 2010 (STAR MAGAZINE )
'Follow the fortunes of Monique, Christopher, Sophie and Samantha - and expect back-stabbing, sex and lots of Chanel. Christopher is the butt of many laugh-out-loud moments - particularly his encounter with an older woman who shows him a new meaning for dessert! Frivolous, rude, sun-lounger froth.' - July 2010 (PRIMA )
'A charming diversion, a book to take on holiday to escape the everyday.. .If you'd like a mental break ... take a visit to the fashion world in Paris in turbulent 1968...' - 2010 (AUSTRALIAN WOMAN'S WEEKLY )
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs. A. Riaz
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My Grandma never left me alone when I told her I had a Harold Carlton book for review 'oh I love him....my favourite book of his is Labels...oh once I picked it up I couldn't put it down' she went on and as my nan has never been wrong about a great author I trusted her word and waited until the girls where away so I could start reading!
Harold Carlton manages to combine his inside knowledge of fashion with the brilliantly described main characters at the same time as throwing in humour and atmosphere which perfectly evokes Paris at the time.The story is set in the late sixties going in to the seventies. It is a stunning portrayal of what life in retro, post-war, pre-seventies hippie must be like. I was amazed with this unexpected read which felt like a tribute to the legendary Mademoiselle Chanel. It left me comparing notes with the history of her, although some facts are changed the basic idea of how Chanel must be like, and how a fashion house operates are convincingly real.
Overall I agree with my Grandma Harold is a great writer but this novel wasn't for me I felt it was a little too long even though I enjoyed the characters and the plot there where many parts I found myself skimming across. I do recommend this book to anyone with a love for Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada it is a 'Fashionista read'(and believe me when I say I'm no fashionista I just LOVE The Devil Wears Prada).
Harold Carlton manages to combine his inside knowledge of fashion with the brilliantly described main characters at the same time as throwing in humour and atmosphere which perfectly evokes Paris at the time.The story is set in the late sixties going in to the seventies. It is a stunning portrayal of what life in retro, post-war, pre-seventies hippie must be like. I was amazed with this unexpected read which felt like a tribute to the legendary Mademoiselle Chanel. It left me comparing notes with the history of her, although some facts are changed the basic idea of how Chanel must be like, and how a fashion house operates are convincingly real.
Overall I agree with my Grandma Harold is a great writer but this novel wasn't for me I felt it was a little too long even though I enjoyed the characters and the plot there where many parts I found myself skimming across. I do recommend this book to anyone with a love for Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada it is a 'Fashionista read'(and believe me when I say I'm no fashionista I just LOVE The Devil Wears Prada).
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By E. S. Cooper
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What a wonderful read! So fast paced and witty I enjoyed every single second and am devastated that it is over! If you like Sex and The City you will really love this book!! Just brilliant!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Buy this book! I have read every one of Harold Carlton's books since the seventies and this must be the best.
He manages to combine his inside knowledge of fashion with the brilliantly described main characters at the same time as throwing in humour and atmosphere which perfectly evokes Paris at the time. I was there so I know.
It is such an entertaining read and the suspense keeps going right up to the last page.
He manages to combine his inside knowledge of fashion with the brilliantly described main characters at the same time as throwing in humour and atmosphere which perfectly evokes Paris at the time. I was there so I know.
It is such an entertaining read and the suspense keeps going right up to the last page.
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Really enjoyed this book on Chanel
Super book, I really enjoyed it and it was difficult to put down. The world or Haute Couture was well described by the writer who definitely knew what was going on.
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And they wore........?
A story set in the sixties. In Paris. In the fashion industry. No, the haute couture business no less. Read more
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please learn french
I had high hopes for this book, but I am very disappointed. It moves rather sluggishly and has numerous mistakes in the spelling of french words and expression, which is one thing... Read more
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This is a really splendid book - Paris in the 60s and a rollicking sexy tale set in the world of haute couture. Read more
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