Reviews
"Wickham has a shrewdly malicious touch with her characters."--The Atlantic Monthly "[Wickham is] an observant and engaging storyteller."--Kirkus Reviews "Madeleine Wickham writes with a funny, acid pen, revealing human weaknesses, and yet, at the end of the day, treating them with certain dry compassion--a great achievement." --from the Introduction by Rosamunde Pilcher (paperback edition) "Wickham creates memorable characters who are as unpredictable and multifaceted as they are stylish. Jolly fun."--Publishers Weekly " "Wickham knows her characters well and the story never drags... an enjoyable read." --Booklist "[A] witty and deeply biting novel of modern manners and morals."--Library Journal , "Wickham has a shrewdly malicious touch with her characters."-- The Atlantic Monthly "[Wickham is] an observant and engaging storyteller."-- Kirkus Reviews "Madeleine Wickham writes with a funny, acid pen, revealing human weaknesses, and yet, at the end of the day, treating them with certain dry compassion--a great achievement." --from the Introduction by Rosamunde Pilcher (paperback edition) "Wickham creates memorable characters who are as unpredictable and multifaceted as they are stylish. Jolly fun."-- Publishers Weekly " "Wickham knows her characters well and the story never drags... an enjoyable read." -- Booklist "[A] witty and deeply biting novel of modern manners and morals." --Library Journal , "Wickham has a shrewdly malicious touch with her characters."-- The Atlantic Monthly "[Wickham is] an observant and engaging storyteller."-- Kirkus Reviews "Madeleine Wickham writes with a funny, acid pen, revealing human weaknesses, and yet, at the end of the day, treating them with certain dry compassion--a great achievement." --from the Introduction by Rosamunde Pilcher (paperback edition) "Wickham creates memorable characters who are as unpredictable and multifaceted as they are stylish. Jolly fun."-- Publishers Weekly " "Wickham knows her characters well and the story never drags... an enjoyable read." -- Booklist "[A] witty and deeply biting novel of modern manners and morals." --Library Journal
Synopsis
The Secret Is Out Madeleine Wickham is Sophie Kinsella, and "The Gatecrasher "is just as delicious as her internationally bestselling Shopaholic series. Madeleine Wickham's bitingly funny and edgy style keeps fans coming back for more. So hold onto your haute couture hats, as you dive into the fantastic world of Wickham Everything's coming up roses for Fleur Daxeny, as she goes through more rich men than she does designer hats....if that's humanly possible. Beautiful, charming, and utterly irresistible, her success at crashing funerals to find wealthy men is remarkable. But behind Fleur's Harvey Nichols wardrobe, is a woman with a mysterious past. Fleur wastes no time in seducing her latest conquest, the handsome and rich widower Richard Favour, and she swoops into his life like a designer-clad tornado. His children are caught up in a whirlwind as their father's new girlfriend descends on the family estate leaving chaos and excitement in her perfume-scented wake. Soon, more than one family member is suspicious of Fleur's true intentions. Fleur is not one to wear her heart on her Chanel sleeves, but she soon finds herself embracing Richard and his lovable family. But just as Fleur contemplates jumping off the gold-digger train for good and enjoying the ride of true love, a long-buried secret from her past threatens to destroy her new family. Fleur is thrown into a race against time to prove herself to Richard before it's too late. Can she trust her heart or will she cut ties and run away as fast as her Prada pumps can take her? Take a wild and marvelous ride with "The Gatecrasher," whose clever, chic, and sassy style will leave you desperately wanting more wonderful Wickham, The Secret Is Out! Madeleine Wickham is Sophie Kinsella, and The Gatecrasher is just as delicious as her internationally bestselling Shopaholic series. Madeleine Wickham's bitingly funny and edgy style keeps fans coming back for more. So hold onto your haute couture hats, as you dive into the fantastic world of Wickham! Everything's coming up roses for Fleur Daxeny, as she goes through more rich men than she does designer hats....if that's humanly possible. Beautiful, charming, and utterly irresistible, her success at crashing funerals to find wealthy men is remarkable. But behind Fleur's Harvey Nichols wardrobe, is a woman with a mysterious past. Fleur wastes no time in seducing her latest conquest, the handsome and rich widower Richard Favour, and she swoops into his life like a designer-clad tornado. His children are caught up in a whirlwind as their father's new girlfriend descends on the family estate leaving chaos and excitement in her perfume-scented wake. Soon, more than one family member is suspicious of Fleur's true intentions. Fleur is not one to wear her heart on her Chanel sleeves, but she soon finds herself embracing Richard and his lovable family. But just as Fleur contemplates jumping off the gold-digger train for good and enjoying the ride of true love, a long-buried secret from her past threatens to destroy her new family. Fleur is thrown into a race against time to prove herself to Richard before it's too late. Can she trust her heart or will she cut ties and run away as fast as her Prada pumps can take her? Take a wild and marvelous ride with The Gatecrasher , whose clever, chic, and sassy style will leave you desperately wanting more wonderful Wickham!, Wickham 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 wifes funeral. But her plans dont go quite as she expected.
