{"title":"Kate MacDougall","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eKate MacDougall\u003c\/em\u003e, a gifted author renowned for her engaging storytelling and poignant insights. Best known for her memoir \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLondon's No. 1 Dog-Walking Agency\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, MacDougall deftly explores the intersections of life and work with a charming narrative style that captures the heart of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore embarking on her writing career, Kate MacDougall managed an unconventional and successful dog-walking agency in bustling London. Her experiences navigating the quirks and challenges of this venture form the backbone of her debut book. Through her memoir, she offers a delightful blend of anecdotal narrative and reflective musings, drawing readers into her world with wit and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMacDougall's works fall under the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e genre, inviting readers to accompany her on a personal journey filled with humour, discovery, and a deep affection for the canine companions central to her story. Whether you're a dog lover, a fan of London’s vibrant tapestry, or simply in search of an uplifting read, Kate MacDougall's writing is sure to resonate with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"londons-no-1-dog-walking-agency-by-kate-macdougall-9781788704335","title":"London's No. 1 Dog-Walking Agency","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A really lovely book for dog lovers' - Jilly Cooper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Charming, funny, heartwarming and full of dogs - what more could you want?' - Adam Kay, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThis is Going to Hurt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKate MacDougall always knew her heart wasn't really in her job at Sotheby's. All around her, friends were finding their dream jobs and whooshing up career ladders. After yet another breakage, this time of two precious porcelain pigeons, she had enough, and walked out of her snoozy, back office existence into the unknown world of the then-nascent gig economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLondon's No. 1 Dog-Walking Agency\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of her next 9 years and the dogs (and people) she meets along the way. There's Winston, the Labrador, who isn't allowed to get muddy, even after his owners split up and then enlist Kate in their custody battle. There's the chic trio of Islington couples whose immaculately arranged dog walking schedule is thrown off when one of them gets off with the dog walker Kate has employed. There's Kate's long-suffering, dog-agnostic boyfriend Finlay, and her mother, who is always on the alert for wedding bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst all this, there's Kate herself: trying to work out what she wants from life, and when and how to get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A joy from start to finish. I loved it!' - Stacey Halls, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Familiars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'An absolutely glorious romp of a book' - Ruth Hogan, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Keeper of Lost Things\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46531912827116,"sku":"9781788704335","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23572393482824.jpg?v=1749291501"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kate-macdougall.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}