The Palace Girl's Secret

<p><b>Discover the captivating historical romance packed full of drama, forbidden love, and secrets from below the royal stairs, perfect for fans of <i>The Crown </i>and <i>Downton Abbey</i>.</b><br><br><br><i><b>Buckingham Palace, 1952</b></i><br><br>As a telephonist in the Royal Household, Helen Hill hears many private conversations on a daily basis.<br><br>Whilst the sad death of King George preoccupies the minds of those around her, Helen is battling her own difficult family news alone.<br><br>When she meets Jake, a dashing journalist, she is won over by his charm. Their time together brings a sense of joy and freedom she hasn''t experienced in years.<br><br>But Jake has a plan for Helen, who holds the key to royal secrets that could lead to a front-page story.<br><br>A story that would change his career, and both their fortunes, forever…<br><br><b>Torn between duty and love, Helen must face an impossible decision. Where do her loyalties really lie?</b><br><br><br><u><b>Praise for The Palace Girls:</b></u><br><br>''An <b>engrossing</b>, <b>emotional</b> read'' Betty Walker, author of WW2 historical fiction saga series <i>The Cornish Girls</i><br><br>‘A <b>treasure trove</b> of fascinating historical detail'' Lesley Eames, bestselling author of WW2 saga series <i>The Wartime Bookshop</i><br><br>''<b>Five stars</b>!'' Norma Curtis, author of <i>The Coronation Party</i><br><br>''<b>Breathtaking</b>, richly atmospheric, and totally immersive'' Andie Newton, <i>USA Today </i>bestselling author<br><br>‘A <b>clever</b>, pertinent and <b>enjoyable </b>read’ Jenny Holmes, author of <i>The Spitfire Girls </i>Series<br><br>‘Intriguingly <b>romantic</b>’ <i>Peterborough Review</i><br><br>‘Downtown fans will enjoy this <b>well-crafted </b>novel’ <i>Choice Magazine</i></p>