Madeleine Wickham is the author of several acclaimed novels, including A Desirable Residence, Cocktails for Three, Sleeping Arrangements and The Wedding Girl. As Sophie Kinsella, she has written a number of bestsellers including the Shopaholic series, Twenties Girl, Remember Me?, The Undomestic Goddess, and Can You Keep a Secret? Confessions of a Shopaholic 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.
"Wickham creates memorable characters who are as unpredictable and multifaceted as they are stylish. Jolly fun." --Publishers Weekly "[A] witty and deeply biting novel of modern manners and morals." --Library Journal "[Wickham is] an observant and engaging storyteller." --Kirkus Reviews "Wickham knows her characters well and the story never drags... an enjoyable read." --Booklist
Fleur Daxeny is beautiful and sophisticated, with an appetite for comfort beyond her means. She also has a fine wardrobe of black designer dresses that she wears to the funerals of wealthy London women in hope of snaring their grieving husbands. Once captivated by her good looks and charm, these men provide her with money, a home, and an extravagant lifestyle for however long it takes her to stash a bit of cash and move on to the next. Such is the fate of Richard Favour. The ease with which Fleur moves into his life dazzles him. His late wife had been really rather dull, and everyone in his family seems to find Fleur most refreshing. But just as Richard proposes marriage, the unscrupulous Fleur gets bored and begins reading obituaries again. This is an often witty and deeply biting novel of modern manners and morals. Wickham's (Tennis Party) characters move with the studied grace of Jane Austen's upper class, and her plot is perfect for a made-for-TV movie. Readers will be both touched and entertained. Recommended for all public libraries.DSusan Clifford Braun, Aerospace Corp., El Segundo, CA Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
"Wickham creates memorable characters who are as unpredictable and multifaceted as they are stylish. Jolly fun." --Publishers Weekly "[A] witty and deeply biting novel of modern manners and morals." --Library Journal "[Wickham is] an observant and engaging storyteller." --Kirkus Reviews "Wickham knows her characters well and the story never drags... an enjoyable read." --Booklist
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