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Gatecrasher - by Madeleine Wickham (Paperback)

Gatecrasher - by  Madeleine Wickham (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Wickham (a.k.a. Sophie Kinsella, author of the Shopaholic series) delivers a bitingly funny yet touching story employing her fresh and edgy trademark style. The stunning Fleur Daxeny knows the best place to meet a rich widower is at his wife's funeral. But her plans don't go quite as she expects. Martin's Press.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The Secret Is Out!<br /> Madeleine Wickham is Sophie Kinsella, and <em>The Gatecrasher </em>is just as delicious as her internationally bestselling Shopaholic series.</p> <p>Everything's coming up roses for Fleur Daxeny, as she goes through more rich men than she does designer hats. Beautiful and utterly irresistible, her success at crashing funerals to find wealthy men is remarkable. Fleur wastes no time in seducing her latest conquest, the handsome and rich widower Richard Favour. His children are caught up in a whirlwind as their father's new girlfriend descends on the family estate. Fleur is not one to wear her heart on her Chanel sleeves, but she soon finds herself embracing Richard and his family. But just as Fleur contemplates jumping off the gold-digger train for good, a long-buried secret from her past threatens to destroy her new family.</p> <p>Take a wild and marvelous ride with <em>The Gatecrasher, </em>whose clever, chic, and sassy style will leave you desperately wanting more wonderful Wickham!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Wickham creates memorable characters who are as unpredictable and multifaceted as they are stylish. Jolly fun." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/>"[A] witty and deeply biting novel of modern manners and morals." --<i>Library Journal</i> <p/>"[Wickham is] an observant and engaging storyteller." --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/>"Wickham knows her characters well and the story never drags... an enjoyable read." --<i>Booklist</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Madeleine Wickham</b> is the author of several acclaimed novels, including <i>A Desirable Residence</i>, <i>Cocktails for Three</i>, <i>Sleeping Arrangements</i> and <i>The Wedding Girl</i>. As Sophie Kinsella, she has written a number of bestsellers including the Shopaholic series, <i>Twenties Girl</i>, <i>Remember Me?, </i> <i>The Undomestic Goddess</i>, and <i>Can You Keep a Secret?</i> <i>Confessions of a Shopaholic</i> was made into a major motion picture starring Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy. Born in London, Wickham studied at New College, Oxford. She lives in London with her husband and family.

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