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Mad Men meets the world of publishing in international bestselling author Gill Paul’s new novel about Jackie Collins and Jacqueline Susann, two dynamic, groundbreaking writers renowned for their scandalous and controversial novels, and the beleaguered young editorial assistant who introduces them.

1966, NYC: Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls hits…

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1 author picked Scandalous Women as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved this book because it immersed me in the 1960s era of book publishing where two women challenged the industry by writing strong female protagonists who weren't afraid to speak their mind. Add to that, book tours didn't exist until Jackie Collins and Jacqueline Susann took it upon themselves to make relationships with both bookstores and readers via scheduled tours across the country.

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