Hope. Glamour. Independence. A new era has begunA wonderfully absorbing tale of friendship, rich in period detail StylistWith the Great War behind them, four friends are ready to live again.Lydia, a society beauty, has everything wealth, status and a husband who survived the War. All she has to do now is provide an heir.Widowed Sarah cares for her wounded brother, certain that no one will ever replace her brave husband.Younger sister Beatrice finds it hard to shine, especially when there are so few men left to shine forAnd independent Ava who can light any room is determined to seize the freedom of being a single woman.But when these four meet the irresistible war hero Sergeant Major Edgar Trent, everything changesSpare Brides is a glorious novel about love, loss, change and chances from the Number One bestselling author Adele Parks.Praise for Spare A resounding success a triumph Daily MailA touching novel Daily ExpressYoull love the drama, the gorgeous dresses, grand houses and in particular, the handsome but damaged love interest Good HousekeepingThis is the first historical novel from bestselling author Adele Parks and its a powerful read CloserThe great authors first historical novel and its a total smash HeatA wonderful novel about a group of women struggling to deal with life after World War One a heady cocktail of love, class and beaded frocks. Her most accomplished novel yet Daisy GoodwinA wonderfully absorbing tale of friendship, rich in period detail StylistA fantastic read Fabulous