Rivals

Rivals by Jilly Cooper is a gripping tale that plunges readers into the glamorous, cutthroat world of 1980s British television. It's an era defined by power plays and excessive opulence, where the affluent elite use any means necessary to secure their positions of influence.

At the heart of the story is Lord Baddingham, who is determined to keep his hold on the Corinium TV franchise. To this end, he enlists Declan O’Hara, a charismatic Irish talk show host known for his ability to captivate audiences. Alongside Declan is Cameron Cook, a stunning and audacious television executive tasked with producing Declan's show. Despite their professional alliance, Declan and Cameron share a deep-seated animosity, setting the stage for intense drama and public scandal.

Adding to the intrigue is Rupert Campbell-Black, the notorious bad-boy readers love to hate. As he manoeuvres through this high-stakes environment, a fierce rivalry emerges between two groups vying for control of the TV franchise. The plot intricately weaves together themes of ambition, romance, and rivalry, portraying how reputations rise and fall, true love ignites and extinguishes, and alliances form and break apart—all in the relentless pursuit of success, both in the boardroom and the bedroom.

Echoing the decadence of the 1980s, the novel captures the spirit of an era when indulgence knew no bounds, making it a compelling read for anyone fascinated by the interplay of power, wealth, and scandal.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author Jilly Cooper, known for her novels Tackle! and Riders, soon to be a series on Disney +.

'A combination of drama, sex, and good social comedy ... unputdownable' The Sunday Times

'Jilly Cooper is the very best ... elegant, glamorous, wonderful fun' Daily Mail

'I couldn't put it down' Sunday Express

Welcome to the 80s, the decade of decadence…

'Joyful and mischievous' Jojo Moyes

'Fun, sexy and unputdownable – a classic' Marian Keyes

'Flawlessly entertaining' Helen Fielding

'Pure, unadulterated joy' Sophie Kinsella

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'Fun, sexy and unputdownable – a classic' - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of Grown Ups

'Jilly Cooper’s writing is hilarious, witty, wise, astute, [and] flawlessly entertaining' - Helen Fielding, bestselling author of Bridget Jones’ Diary

'Joyful and mischievous. I know of no woman my age who won't admit that Rupert Campbell-Black nearly ruined them for other men for life' - Jojo Moyes, bestselling author of Me Before You

'Jilly Cooper is the funniest and the sharpest writer there is.' - Jenny Colgan, bestselling author of Sunrise by the Sea