BLUE EYED GIRL
Tara Moore
Blue Eyed Girl
UK & Commonwealth rights: Orion
UK publication: March 2012
All other rights available
A compulsive family saga with an international backdrop. Ranging from Ireland to Dubai, this is a sweeping story of how one family is torn apart by its secrets.
Anya Keating loves her job as PA to Macdara Fitzgerald, owner of the stunning Lismore estate and its string of racehorses. Macdara is an indulgent and generous employer and Anya has grown very fond of him. But when he rashly proposes marriage, their friendship - and her position - is threatened, and Anya is torn between her loyalty to Macdara and her feelings for his grandson, handsome horse trainer Fergal.
Enter Orla Fitzgerald, Macdara's estranged granddaughter. Orla may have left Lismore a child, but she has returned a sophisticated and beautiful woman. So beautiful, in fact, that most of the men are in thrall to her - and Anya can only watch with growing apprehension as Orla works her magic on Fergal. But Orla may not be the blue-eyed girl people take her for. There are dark undercurrents that run beneath life on the estate. A tragedy lies in Orla's past, and she is determined to claim her birthright, no matter who stands in her way.
Praise for Tara's previous novel, RSVP:
'Her lyrical writing – strong, well-paced and confident – weaves a tale of love, lust and betrayal that challenges traditional notions of the family and social dynamics. Moore isn’t afraid to be bold, and tackles difficult subjects such as incest with sensitive skill.' - Time Out
`A glamorous but cheeky novel with its fair share of out-of-this-world drama' - Woman
'An intricate family saga spanning several generations of a wealthy Irish family whose deep secrets and family feuds lead to an exciting and explosive murder mystery. A fast-paced novel with surprising twists and turns that leaves you guessing to the very end' - The Irish Post
‘Sexy, fast-paced and deliciously dark, RSVP is bursting with intrigue and glamour. I found it utterly addictive!’ - Sasha Wagstaff
One of six children, Tara Moore was born in Kildare but spent her formative years in the Middle East. Tara always harboured a passion for writing but that was initially eclipsed by her passion for music, dancing and unsuitable boyfriends. Trading Dublin for London, Tara embarked upon a series of temporary jobs and even more temporary men. She recalls doing her own bit for the United Nations, with boyfriends from France (a singer), Spain (a bullfighter), Saudi (a minor royal prince who did a nice line in Tiffany’s), and Algeria (a doctor in a famous rehab clinic, who needed rehab himself). She finally settled down with her first husband, a very charming, good looking Spanish-Moroccan with whom she had absolutely nothing in common except a fiery temperament. Nevertheless, that marriage produced two sons and a cat. It ended in 2000. In 2005, Tara, together with her sons (and the cat) moved to the beautiful harbour town of Ramsgate, on the East Kent coast. Shortly after, she met the love of her life, Dr David Moore. They were married in Sorrento in April 2008.
