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Rivals
One of the glorious Rutshire Chronicles
Welcome to the 80s, the decade of decadence...
'Joyful and mischievous' — Jojo Moyes
'Fun, sexy and unputdownable - a classic' — Marian Keyes
The glamorous, cutthroat world of 1980s British television is all about power, a time when the affluent elite exist in a bubble of immense wealth and influence, and will use any means to get what they want. Lord Baddingham is desperate to retain his Corinium TV franchise, and to do so he's hired Declan O'Hara, an Irish talk show mega-star. Baddingham has also enticed on board Cameron Cook, a gorgeous and brash executive, to produce Declan's programme. But Declan and Cameron detest each other, soon provoking a storm of controversy.
Enter into the fray everyone's favourite hate-to-love-him bad-boy, Rupert Campbell-Black. As a rival group emerges to pitch for the franchise, reputations ripen and decline, true love blossoms and burns, marriages are made and shattered, and everyone is competing—in bed and in the boardroom—to come out on top.
'Flawlessly entertaining' — Helen Fielding
'Pure, unadulterated joy' — Sophie Kinsella
Series: Rutshire Chronicles
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Rivals
Rivals One of the glorious Rutshire Chronicles Welcome to the 80s, the decade of decadence... 'Joyful and mischievous' — Jojo Moyes 'Fun, sexy and unputdownable - a classic' — Marian Keyes The glamorous, cutthroat world of 1980s British television is all about power, a time when the affluent elite exist in a bubble of immense wealth and influence, and will...PaperbackSold Out -
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Polo
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Appassionata
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Score!
One of the glorious Rutshire Chronicles Jilly Cooper's most thrilling addition to the Rutshire Chronicles yet! Sir Robert Rannaldini, the most successful but detested conductor in the world, had two ambitions: to seduce his ravishing nineteen-year-old stepdaughter Tabitha Campbell-Black, and to put his mark on musical history by making the definitive film of Verdi's darkest opera, Don Carlos. As Rannaldini,...PaperbackSold Out
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Rivals by Jilly Cooper is praised for its glamorous and entertaining narrative, filled with wit and romance. It's described as addictive, with engaging characters and plenty of humour, making it difficult for readers to put down. The story is a blend of drama, social commentary, and comedy, ensuring an enjoyable and captivating read.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780552156370
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 May 2007
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Corgi Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 41.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 515g
Pages: 720
About the Author
Jilly Cooper is a journalist, author and media superstar. The author of many number one bestselling books, she lives in Gloucestershire. She has been awarded honorary doctorates by the Universities of Gloucestershire and Anglia Ruskin, and won the inaugural Comedy Women in Print lifetime achievement award in 2019. She was also appointed DBE in 2024 for services to literature and charity.
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Polo
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