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Husbands and Lovers

by Beatriz Williams
Husbands and Lovers by Beatriz Williams. A historical fiction novel set across time and continents.

Praise For This Book

"Williams's work of historical fiction wrapped in a beach read . . . [follows an] engaging, artfully drawn pair of lovers . . . and descriptions of tense postwar Cairo are both commanding and detailed. The conclusion is a soap-worthy cliffhanger, and one that took me by surprise." - The New York Times

"I loved Husbands & Lovers and devoured it in one delicious gulp. I was so invested in Mallory and Monk. It's my favorite kind of page-turner - unputdownable!" - Martha Hall Kelly

"In the latest work by historical fiction master storyteller Beatriz Williams, two timelines breathlessly intertwine to form a tale full of passion, hope, and heartbreaking family secrets..." - Allison Pataki

"The masterful Williams spins a story that spans continents and eras, and it takes readers on a page-turning ride encompassing intoxicating youthful romance, forbidden wartime love, betrayal, espionage..." - Marie Benedict

"From sunny Cape Cod beaches to 1950s Cairo, I loved being immersed in the lives and loves of Beatriz Williams's complex characters..." - Amanda Eyre Ward

"[A] captivating novel of love and love lost . . . With well-drawn characters and sweeping drama, Williams' latest is a gripping journey as secrets and hidden desires are exposed." - Booklist
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