Book review: The Audrey Hepburn Estate

THE AUDREY HEPBURN ESTATE, releasing on April 18th grabbed my interests with the book title itself. Audrey Hepburn is well known actress from movies such as Sabrina, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Roman Holiday and many more. The synopsis mentioned a love triangle and living in a grand mansion… I was sold!

Synopsis:

When Emma Jansen discovers that the grand Long Island estate where she grew up is set to be demolished, she can't help but return for one last visit. After all, it was a place filled with firsts: learning to ride a bike, sneaking a glass of champagne, falling in love.

But once Emma arrives at the storied mansion, she can't ignore the more complicated memories. Because that's not exactly where Emma grew up. Her mother and father worked for the family that owned the estate, and they lived over the garage like Audrey Hepburn's character in the film Sabrina. Emma never felt fully accepted, except by the family's grandson, Henry—a former love—and by the driver’s son, Leo—her best friend.

As plans for the property are put into motion and the three are together for the first time in over a decade, Emma finds herself caught between two worlds and two loves. And when the house reveals a shattering secret about her own family, she’ll have to decide what kind of life she really wants for herself now and who she wants to be in it.

Review:

This was much more than a romance read, it was a well written historical fiction and mystery. This is definitely the book to have for all Audrey Hepburn (or Sabrina movie) fans, there are several easter eggs throughout the book. The author listed them all in her author’s note at the end. I was engrossed in this book! I read it in one sitting. When I finished, I wanted more!

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing/Graydon House and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.