We are delighted to announce that Fiona Ford has secured a three-book deal with Bonnier’s digital-first imprint, Embla Books. Following an auction, Hannah Smith, editorial director, acquired world English-language rights from Fiona’s agent, Kate Burke. The first title under contract, THE GOOD TIME GIRLS, is set for release in e-book and audio format in spring 2022. The second book in the saga will be published in autumn later that year.
THE GOOD TIME GIRLS tells the story of four incredible women who come together at the legendary Hammersmith Palais de Danse in the shadow of World War Two. In the face of the Blitz, the show must still go on…
Ford has two other historical sagas to her name, the latest of which was a bestseller published by Penguin Random House under the imprint, Arrow.
Smith said: ‘I’ve long been a fan of Fiona’s historical fiction. She conjures the past brilliantly and her research is second to none. When THE GOOD TIME GIRLS hit my inbox, I was already bursting with excitement and wasn’t disappointed at all. Immediately I was drawn into the strong themes of female friendship and empowerment against the beautiful backdrop of the Hammersmith Palais.’
Ford said: ‘The moment I met the Embla team I knew I wanted to join them. Their passion for books was compelling as was their knowledge, professionalism and sheer dynamism. The whole package was like nothing I had ever found in publishing before and I knew Embla was the perfect home for my new saga series – THE GOOD TIME GIRLS.’
‘The absolute cherry on the cake is that I am now working with Hannah Smith again who is one of the most talented and enthusiastic editors I have ever had the pleasure to know. I can't wait to be a part of the Embla story and am so proud to be a part of their quest for success.’
Praise for Fiona Ford
‘Ford gets to the heart of what it was like to live through the dangerous war years in this warm, captivating, down-to-earth story which is brimming with engaging characters, adventure, romance and heartbreak.’ — Lancashire Post
'A Liberty treasure chest of silks, satin, lace and ribbons with gritty wartime passion at its very core. A gem!' — Daisy Styles, author of the Bomb Girls series
‘A delicious adventure’ — Daily Mail
About the author
Fiona Ford is an experienced freelance journalist and prolific novelist. She has written for weekly women’s magazines for the past fifteen years and is the author of two contemporary novels under the penname Fiona Harrison and six WW2 sagas, published by Orion and Penguin Random House.