The Kennedy Debutante by Kerri Maher
Published by: Berkley Books
Pub Date: October 2, 2018
Pages: 384
Format: e-arc | Source: publisher
Genres: adult, historical fiction

A captivating novel following the exploits of Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, the forgotten and rebellious daughter of one of America’s greatest political dynasties.

London, 1938. The effervescent “It girl” of London society since her father was named the ambassador, Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy moves in rarified circles, rubbing satin-covered elbows with some of the 20th century’s most powerful figures. Eager to escape the watchful eye of her strict mother, Rose, the antics of her older brothers, Jack and Joe, and the erratic behavior of her sister Rosemary, Kick is ready to strike out on her own and is soon swept off her feet by Billy Hartington, the future Duke of Devonshire. But their love is forbidden, as Kick’s devout Catholic family and Billy’s staunchly Protestant one would never approve their match. When war breaks like a tidal wave across her world, Billy is ripped from her arms as the Kennedys are forced to return to the States. Kick gets work as a journalist and joins the Red Cross to get back to England, where she will have to decide where her true loyalties lie–with family or with love . . .

Thank you very much to Berkley Books for sending me an e-arc of The Kennedy Debutante by Kerri Maher- it will surely appeal to fans of historical fiction (both British and American history) as well as readers who enjoy books based on real people (the Kennedys!), royals, and World War II. Be sure to pick up your copy when it releases a week from tomorrow on October 2nd.

Do you prefer historical fiction based on real events or real people? Or both?