In her early years, Nicolet lived in poverty. She began to sing where she was a waitress.overty and abuse from her parents. She was friends with Alfredo (whose father was tied to the Mob). As Nicolet had lofty dreams of singing and a life in other parts of the world. As Nicolet grew into her teen years, she meets Adrian and Tariq Hussein, Tariq is a wealthy businessman who figures throughout her life. When she does take a job from Tariq, she is first told that she will live in a room at the Club and not be allowed out very often. She quickly learns that if men can use her - she can use them better.
Mark Seymour is a journalist - turned PR man. His first big client was Tariq.
Lord Peter Fitzgerrald is wealthy with old money and owns The Morning Mail.
Tariq has a Club that draws interest from Mark. Mark becomes a partner (of sorts) with Tariq.
Once Nicolet is in London, the players all meet up through their intertwining relationships. Nicolet is given the PR routine by Mark, and eventually becomes a star via Ilona (Dracula's 2nd wife's namesake). Nicola has dreams/sensations of Dracula and his wife. Pursued by Lord Peter through her entire time in London, eventually the Lord and Nicolet decide to marry. Is Peter still/ever married? Will Nicolet become Peter's bride? And what happened to Alfredo, her first love? All of these come to a quick, tidy, finish. Although I was confused at times of the different names with many of the minor characters and where they fit in, all in all this is a good read. Good for the fiction/thriller/horror and even women's fiction lists! Give it a try!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Cameron Publishing and Marketing for this opportunity to review!