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Whisper Her Name
Power and privilege, duty and honor, Noella de Bartez was born to it all. Her mother was a legendary actress who gave up her career to follow the man she loved. Her father is president of a country where powerful forces are determined to overthrow him. But, still guilty from a long-ago sin, Noella no longer feels she has a rightful place in the family. Rejecting the land of her birth for fame and fortune, she loses herself in the decadent high society of London and Paris. Then a single, shattering event changes her life forever. As she answers the call of her destiny, Noella discovers there are men who love her but also those who betray.
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First published January 1, 1991
About the author
Jennifer Bacia
27 books17 followersJennifer Bacia's first suspense thriller, Indecent Ambition, (original title Shadows of Power) was a debut author’s dream.
-The novel sold for a record-breaking advance.
-It became an international best seller and Book Club Choice.
-The movie rights were optioned, sales were made to leading foreign publishers and an extract featured in Cosmopolitan magazine.
Now the author of 8 successful novels and dozens of short stories, Jennifer promises her readers a book they simply can’t put down.
Her best-selling suspense thrillers, A Very Public Scandal, Indecent Ambition, Never Forget Me and Whisper Her Name are irresistible fast-paced stories featuring strong, intelligent women set against the glamour and intrigue of international backgrounds.
She also writes contemporary domestic fiction that most women will relate to. Everything to Lose, Best Kept Secrets, One Door Closes and The Almost Perfect Lover are rich involving stories that focus on women's dreams aspirations, illusions and regrets.
Jennifer has also published a guide to writing called Bestseller! How to Write Novels that Sell based on the creative writing course she was invited to establish at Bond University. Bestseller! is full of practical advice and offers a unique analysis of what made her own debut novel so appealing to publishers.
Jennifer's surname is probably Italian in origin and is pronounced as ‘batcher’
You can contact Jennifer on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jenniferbaci... or visit her website at www.jenniferbacia.net where her novels and writing guide are available.
PLEASE NOTE SOME TITLES HAVE BEEN CHANGED:
A VERY PUBLIC SCANDAL was first published as Mask of Paradise.
WHISPER HER NAME was first published as Angel of Honour
NEVER FORGET ME was first published as Whisper from the Gods.
INDECENT AMBITION was first published as Shadows of Power.
ONE DOOR CLOSES was first published as Table for Three.
-The novel sold for a record-breaking advance.
-It became an international best seller and Book Club Choice.
-The movie rights were optioned, sales were made to leading foreign publishers and an extract featured in Cosmopolitan magazine.
Now the author of 8 successful novels and dozens of short stories, Jennifer promises her readers a book they simply can’t put down.
Her best-selling suspense thrillers, A Very Public Scandal, Indecent Ambition, Never Forget Me and Whisper Her Name are irresistible fast-paced stories featuring strong, intelligent women set against the glamour and intrigue of international backgrounds.
She also writes contemporary domestic fiction that most women will relate to. Everything to Lose, Best Kept Secrets, One Door Closes and The Almost Perfect Lover are rich involving stories that focus on women's dreams aspirations, illusions and regrets.
Jennifer has also published a guide to writing called Bestseller! How to Write Novels that Sell based on the creative writing course she was invited to establish at Bond University. Bestseller! is full of practical advice and offers a unique analysis of what made her own debut novel so appealing to publishers.
Jennifer's surname is probably Italian in origin and is pronounced as ‘batcher’
You can contact Jennifer on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jenniferbaci... or visit her website at www.jenniferbacia.net where her novels and writing guide are available.
PLEASE NOTE SOME TITLES HAVE BEEN CHANGED:
A VERY PUBLIC SCANDAL was first published as Mask of Paradise.
WHISPER HER NAME was first published as Angel of Honour
NEVER FORGET ME was first published as Whisper from the Gods.
INDECENT AMBITION was first published as Shadows of Power.
ONE DOOR CLOSES was first published as Table for Three.
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April 26, 2021
This is a fascinating story of a woman from the time she is a teenager until she is the President of her country. Noella was a willful teenager who would not listen to anything she was told to do. She looked like her famous mother who had died many years ago. Noella married and moved in exciting circles becoming a model. Her father and sister are killed. She starts to change her life. She goes to school, becomes a spokes person for changes in her country. Eventually she becomes president of her country. Her life makes many changes and she has many heartaches along the way but she takes what she has learned to help her country.
June 5, 2017
Noelle is the willful daughter of the president of a South American country and his ex-movie star wife. Her older sister is the perfect daughter and Noelle struggles to get her father's love and attention against her sister. After a series of events Noelle is thrust into the limelight.
I liked the book. The only negative was the number of love scenes. While some where necessary for character development, a number didn't really add to the story and the detail could have been reduced.
It is a fast paced book and I recommend it.
I liked the book. The only negative was the number of love scenes. While some where necessary for character development, a number didn't really add to the story and the detail could have been reduced.
It is a fast paced book and I recommend it.
January 16, 2021
Noella is the younger daughter of the president of a South American country. She felt left out by her father due to an accident when she was a young child and started a new life in Paris. After a family tragedy, Noella found the courage to give purpose to her life . The country was in turmoil and she knew that she could save the country by carrying on her fathers challenges. To fulfill what she determined to be her destiny, she had to give up on love, return to a man she hated and risk her life to bring freedom to her countrymen. This is the 3rd book I've read by this author and I plan to read all of her books.
January 25, 2012
Jennifer Bacia has done it again!
I previously read, and very much enjoyed, the author’s book “A Very Public Scandal.” Reading this one has convinced me that her success with that novel was no fluke. In “Whisper Her Name,” Jennifer Bacia again weaves a narrative tapestry of suspense which never stops, maintaining a breathtaking pace. The story spans several continents, with scenes in London and Paris, as well as South America, and two generations, with our heroine being the daughter of the President of the troubled south of the border land and of a mother who used to be a film star.
The dynamic and intelligent plot do not prevent her from taking the time to portray inspiring three-dimensional characters that become real to the reader and inspire us with their insight and courage, as well as their determination to overcome tremendous obstacles.
I was literally captivated by this expertly written suspense tale, which kept me turning pages (albeit electronic) until it was finished late at night. This is the kind of satisfying book which furnishes you with food for thought, entertains, and leaves you wanting more. After this, I’m certain to seek out more of Jennifer Bacia’s work, as she has proven herself to be a master storyteller.
I previously read, and very much enjoyed, the author’s book “A Very Public Scandal.” Reading this one has convinced me that her success with that novel was no fluke. In “Whisper Her Name,” Jennifer Bacia again weaves a narrative tapestry of suspense which never stops, maintaining a breathtaking pace. The story spans several continents, with scenes in London and Paris, as well as South America, and two generations, with our heroine being the daughter of the President of the troubled south of the border land and of a mother who used to be a film star.
The dynamic and intelligent plot do not prevent her from taking the time to portray inspiring three-dimensional characters that become real to the reader and inspire us with their insight and courage, as well as their determination to overcome tremendous obstacles.
I was literally captivated by this expertly written suspense tale, which kept me turning pages (albeit electronic) until it was finished late at night. This is the kind of satisfying book which furnishes you with food for thought, entertains, and leaves you wanting more. After this, I’m certain to seek out more of Jennifer Bacia’s work, as she has proven herself to be a master storyteller.
January 27, 2012
Noelle is my heroine! She's a modern day Robin Hood with a sordid family and a colorful life. Instead of this book being about family secrets or mistakes, it's about choices. Your choices dictate who you are, not where you come from. This books speaks of individuality and going with your gut. It's also a good reminder of the saying "what you do in the dark will come to light." Sometimes the sins of the father do reflect on the son, or in this case, the daughter. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I don't know how she does it but Bacia just gets it. She reaches in her readers brain and hooks up that connection. Keep writing and I'll keep reading.
January 27, 2012
Whisper Her Name is a thrilling tale of a young woman who is born into a powerful political family. The esteem of her family name dictates that the main character must behave with a certain level of pedigree. However her headstrong ways lead her down many dark paths. This is a beautiful and exciting story of a brave woman who chose to learn her life lessons the hard way and found triumph and fulfillment in the process. The power of love, loss, an inner strength are at the core of this novel.
July 23, 2016
Jennifer Bacia's Whisper Her Name is a whirlwind book detailing the tragedies surrounding the de Bartez family and how the sole survivor rises to the occasion and finally makes her father proud. Bacia ingeniously melds love, loss, religion, politics, excitement and danger - the entire range of human emotions to deliver a mind blowing tale of perseverance and victory. Wonderful read!
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