Listen and read

Step into an infinite world of stories

  • Read and listen as much as you want
  • Over 1 million titles
  • Exclusive titles + Storytel Originals
  • 7 days free trial, then €9.99/month
  • Easy to cancel anytime
Subscribe Now
Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

The Last Dance of the Debutante: A stunning and compelling saga of secrets and forbidden love

Language
English
Format
Category

Fiction

Amidst the glamour of high society, a tawdry secret will change Lily’s life forever…

1958. The last year debutantes will be presented at court to the young Queen Elizabeth and officially come out into society. To appease her traditional mother, aspiring university student Lily Nicholls agrees to debut and do the Season – a glittering and gruelling string of endless balls and cocktail parties.

There she befriends two women: aloof Leana Hartford, whose apparent perfection hides a darker side, and ambitious Katherine Norman, who dreams of a career after helping her parents find their place among the elite.

But the sparkle of the Season dims when Lily learns a devastating secret that threatens to destroy her entire family. Faced with a murky past, what will she choose for her future: her family legacy, or her own, uncertain happiness?

A fast-paced and compelling historical novel for fans of Kate Morton and The Crown.

Praise for The Last Dance of the Debutante

"Between the crinkling of crinolines and the popping of champagne corks, Last Dance of the Debutante leads us on a glorious dance through the traditional glamour and suffocating expectations of a bygone era." Genevieve Graham, bestselling author of Letters across the Sea

"Julia Kelly elegantly brings to life the last official presentation of debutantes at court with her exquisitely researched and beautiful written detail. This story was so decadent, I wanted to don silk and crinoline and read it with a glass of champagne." Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London

"Refreshing, intriguing, oozing with elegance, and with three female leads who will keep you thoroughly engrossed, a charming gem of a novel which will delight fans of The Crown." Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter

"An insightful and engaging look at this neglected subject … an unforgettable journey of a young woman's liberation." Piper Huguley, author of By Design: the story of Ann Lowe, Society's Best-Kept Secret

"Peels back layers of lush glamour and the extraordinary expectations of the London Season to give us a glimpse into a world teetering on the brink of change and the choices facing those who navigated it. Woven with heartfelt emotion, this novel is a captivating, unforgettable story of one woman's journey to find love, truth, and, most importantly, herself." Kelly Bowen, author of The Paris Apartment

"Kelly's descriptions of the glamorous, though long nights, are captivating. The pressure these young women feel to impress and make the right match is exhausting, and Kelly evokes compassion for her characters. The story is full of allure, society scandals, and the determination for these young women to eschew the dying traditions of the time." Booklist

"The engrossing narrative dishes out the right amount of tension while moving the plot forward at a satisfying pace… Kelly succeeds at bringing a bygone world to life." Publishers Weekly

© 2022 Canelo Saga (Ebook): 9781800327665

Release date

Ebook: March 31, 2022

Others also enjoyed ...

  1. The Light Over London Julia Kelly
  2. Bronte's Mistress: A Novel Finola Austin
  3. The Last Dance of the Debutante Julia Kelly
  4. What Happens in Scotland Jennifer McQuiston
  5. Sidney Sheldon's The Tides of Memory Sidney Sheldon
  6. F*ck Feelings: One Shrink's Practical Advice for Managing All Life's Impossible Problems Michael Bennett, M. D.
  7. Sidney Sheldon’s The Tides of Memory Sidney Sheldon
  8. Rebel: Women Who Dare Beverly Jenkins
  9. Happy Singlehood: The Rising Acceptance and Celebration of Solo Living Elyakim Kislev
  10. Her Wicked Marquess Stacy Reid
  11. A Duke in Shining Armor: A Difficult Dukes Novel Loretta Chase
  12. And the Miss Ran Away With the Rake: Rhymes With Love Elizabeth Boyle
  13. A Notorious Countess Confesses Julie Anne Long
  14. Beyond Scandal and Desire: A Sins for All Seasons Novel Lorraine Heath
  15. The Winter Duchess Jillian Eaton
  16. The Truth About Love and Dukes: Dear Lady Truelove Laura Lee Guhrke
  17. A Rogue By Any Other Name Sarah MacLean
  18. The Trouble with True Love: Dear Lady Truelove Laura Lee Guhrke
  19. An English Bride in Scotland Lynsay Sands
  20. Wilde in Love: The Wildes of Lindow Castle Eloisa James
  21. The Groom Says Yes Cathy Maxwell
  22. The Wolf of Kisimul Castle Heather McCollum
  23. Rogues Rush In: A Regency Duet Tessa Dare
  24. In Bed With the Devil Lorraine Heath
  25. Governess Gone Rogue: A Novel Laura Lee Guhrke
  26. The Rogue Not Taken: Scandal & Scoundrel, Book I Sarah MacLean
  27. How the Dukes Stole Christmas: A Holiday Romance Anthology Sophie Jordan
  28. While the Duke Was Sleeping: The Rogue Files Sophie Jordan
  29. You Love Me: The highly anticipated sequel to You and Hidden Bodies (YOU series Book 3) Caroline Kepnes
  30. What a Wallflower Wants Maya Rodale
  31. How to Marry a Marquis Julia Quinn
  32. Wallflower Gone Wild Maya Rodale
  33. The Bride Says Maybe: The Brides of Wishmore Cathy Maxwell
  34. When Beauty Tamed the Beast Eloisa James
  35. Devil's Bride: Cynster Series, Book 1 Stephanie Laurens
  36. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake Sarah MacLean
  37. The Duke I Tempted Scarlett Peckham
  38. Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day Jay Shetty
  39. A Night to Surrender Tessa Dare
  40. Smith of Wootton Major J. R. R. Tolkien
  41. Fast Asleep, Wide Awake: Discover the secrets of restorative sleep and vibrant energy Dr Nerina Ramlakhan
  42. Roverandom J. R. R. Tolkien
  43. Leaf by Niggle J. R. R. Tolkien

This is why you’ll love Storytel

  • Listen and read without limits

  • 800 000+ stories in 40 languages

  • Kids Mode (child-safe environment)

  • Cancel anytime

Unlimited stories, anytime
Time limited offer

Unlimited

Listen and read as much as you want

9.99 € /month
  • 1 account

  • Unlimited Access

  • Offline Mode

  • Kids Mode

  • Cancel anytime

Try now