No angel. Penny Vincenzi. 2000.

Spanning the belle epoque of the Edwardian era, the horror of the First World War and the roaring glamour of the Twenties, No Angel is the first volume in this stunning series following the loves, lies and divided loyalties of the Lytton dynasty.

Celia Lytton always gets what she wants. She marries the man she loves despite her parents’ disapproval. She forges a formidable career in her husband’s publishing empire despite his protests. She makes choices despite the consequences; she is beautiful, intelligent and courageous but Celia is No Angel.

From her husband Oliver, to her sister-in law LM, to a young girl from the slums and, most dangerous of all, author Sebastian Brooke; Celia's decisions and deceits will change and shape all of their lives for better, for worse, forever……..