The House of Eliott

The House of Eliott, Volume 1, is a work of historical fiction that follows the intersecting lives of Miles Bannister and Evangeline Eliott. After losing Evangeline to his classmate Daniel Page, Miles accepts a directorship at The House of Eliott under his father's influence. He transforms from a part-time illustrator into a ruthless tycoon, while Evangeline and Daniel move to Paris to pursue art and liberal political causes during the early thirties.

This fiction novel tracks the evolution of a fashion house through the political turmoil of the era. As Miles aligns himself with Nazi interests, the Pages support the Spanish Republic. The narrative spans the period leading up to the war and the subsequent postwar recovery, featuring a wide cast of characters including Beatrice, Jack, and Lord Alexander Montford. The House of Eliott provides a detailed look at the fashion industry during the anxious years.