by Gill Paul
Gill Paul is one of my favorite authors of historical fiction. Somehow this one passed me by for a while, though I am now happy to have read it.
Meet Canadian Arden and Polish Rubinstein in alternating chapters, starting in 1915. These two became fierce rivals who were not above committing any number of dirty tricks to achieve success.
I had earlier read a novel about Estee Lauder. Here readers spend time with the other two towering female cosmetics giants. Readers get to know them in alternating chapters, starting in 1915.
What is remarkable about all of these women is that they were quite successful in a time when most women were not founding and managing companies. They all were cutthroat competitors who fought for all that they achieved. They do not always come across as likeable but their legacies were lasting.
Those who are interested in the beauty industry and/or those who enjoy historical fiction featuring strong women may well want to give this title a look.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books for this title. All thoughts are my own.
Pub date: 31 August 2023
Historical Fiction
400 pages
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