Nice And Fast Paperback

She was fast, fearless, famous—and almost forgotten.

In the glittering world of 1920s and 1930s Europe, Mariette Hélène Delangle transforms herself into Hellé Nice—the daring woman who would become known as “The Bugatti Queen.”

From the bright lights and extravagant nightlife of Paris to the roar of engines on some of Europe’s most dangerous racetracks, Hellé refuses to live by the rules society has written for women. Fame, fortune, scandal, lovers, and breathtaking speed follow as she becomes one of the most celebrated female racing drivers of her generation.

But life at the top comes at a price.

A devastating racing accident, the turmoil of war, dangerous secrets, and accusations that threaten everything she has achieved begin to unravel the glamorous world she fought so hard to create. Eventually, the woman once surrounded by celebrities and admirers finds herself virtually forgotten.

Inspired by the extraordinary life of real-life racing pioneer Hellé Nice, Nice And Fast blends historical events with fictional characters and imagined scenes to tell a dramatic story of ambition, courage, fame, betrayal, and survival.

Perfect for readers who enjoy historical fiction based on remarkable real lives, pioneering women, early motorsport, and the glamour and danger of twentieth-century Europe.