Everyone Knows Her Name

By: Elaine Hastings

Narrated by: to be announced

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They know her name, but not her secret.

At the height of the Swinging Sixties, seventeen-year-old Denny was discovered and thrust into the dazzling London fashion scene. Almost overnight, Denny became a global sensation and crowned the Face of the Decade. Her potential seemed limitless until she suddenly walked away from the spotlight, leaving behind her legendary photoshoots and a final, iconic Vogue cover.

Nearly five decades later, aspiring documentary maker Roe is desperately searching for her big break. When she is hired to film interviews for a fashion exhibition celebrating the elusive Denny, she finds more questions than answers and wonders if just maybe this could be her chance. Why did Denny disappear at the height of her career? Why does she still refuse to be interviewed?

As Roe is drawn deeper into Denny’s world, she stumbles upon a secret that could change everything. Now, Roe must decide how far she’s willing to go to make the documentary of her lifetime – when exposing the truth could destroy Denny’s picture perfect family, including the man Roe never expected to fall for.

Told across sweeping interwoven timelines, this emotional novel follows two women as they face impossible choices, perfect for fans of intergenerational stories and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.

Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR ELAINE HASTINGS

'Gloriously nostalgic and beautifully emotional, this is a great read'. The Sun

‘Elaine Hastings’ stunning debut will keep you turning the pages until you close the book and either reach for someone you love, or get on the move and create something!’ Jessica Anya Blau

‘A powerful love story about how our past can stand in the way of our present, but also about how we can overcome anything and find new beginnings.’ Ally Zetterberg

'Heartbreakingly beautiful. When We Were Young is a sweeping love story with characters you fall in love with. I absolutely loved it!' Natalie Cooper

'Full of tantalising what-ifs and what-might-have-beens, this beautiful story of love, loss and learning to love yourself is the perfect summer read.' Claire Frost

READERS LOVE ELAINE HASTINGS

‘I loved this book, and I have a feeling it's going to conquer a lot of hearts.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A beautiful story of loss and love.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book broke my heart in places and then stitched it back together at the end. It was a story about coming to terms with your past and forgiving yourself.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A beautiful story of loss and love.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Heartfelt, haunting and hopeful. With an ending that wraps things up just right.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A love story for anyone that has fallen in love, got caught up along the way and made mistakes… this book is for all of us!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Bittersweet, evocative and quietly devastating. When We Were Young is a beautifully told story about love, loss, and the enduring grip of the past.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐