Books like Masquerade by Anne Mather

Samantha, a twenty‑one year old who has never known her mother, is stunned to learn that her mother is alive and a famous actress. The revelation forces Samantha to leave her familiar life and relocate to London, where she encounters a new world of glamour and secrecy. Her mother, a hard‑hearted woman, refuses to acknowledge Samantha’s true age, openly presenting her as a teenager to the public. This deception and the challenges of living under a mother who is intensely self‑centered strain Samantha’s already fragile sense of identity. Complicating matters further is her complicated relationship with Patrick Mallory, a man whose own background and motives add tension to an already delicate situation. As Samantha navigates love, family, and the expectations of a high‑profile public life, she must decide whether to accept her mother’s portrayal of her or forge her own path.

First publish date: 1972