The Gatecrasher
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Madeleine Wickham
A gold digger woos a widower in a “modern day novel of manners . . . [with] memorable characters . . . as unpredictable and multifaceted as they are stylish” (Publishers Weekly).Madeleine Wickham is Sophie Kinsella, and The Gatecrasher is just as delicious as her internationally bestselling Shopaholic series.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.“Witty and deeply biting. . . . Wickham’s characters move with the studied grace of Jane Austen’s upper class. . . . Readers will be both touched and entertained.” —Library Journal“An observant and engaging storyteller.” —Kirkus Reviews“An enjoyable read.” —Booklist
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Author
Madeleine Wickham
Pages
337
Publisher
Macmillan
Published Date
2011-04-01
ISBN
1429986344 9781429986342
Ratings
Google: 5
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"Okay take on a familiar trope: the gold-digging grifter who worms her way into the unsuspecting affections of a vulnerable man, only to shake up his life for the better. Grieving widower Richard Favour is a pushover for glamorous Fleur, who chats him up at his wife's funeral, and quickly becomes ensconced in his golf club mansion. Everyone (except Richard) suspects she's up to no good, and yet her charm and good sense start to improve the lives of Richard's unhappy children and sister-in-law. While not a timeless work of everlasting genius, Wickham, (actually Sophie Kinsella pretending to be British) delivers a smartly paced story with a roster of appealing characters, one clear villain, and a protagonist who keeps you guessing."
Lesley Williams
"Very good book, quite original. Keeps you on your toes:)"
Fanny Schmitt
"Very cool read!! Really enjoyed the book & happy to finally read a Kinsella book "
Lucy Reid
"Well. This was the third strike for me. 3 DNF in a row for SK as Madeleine Wickham. We don't need more stories glorifying or normalizing 13 year olds getting drunk and smoking pot. Or inappropriate parenting and treating your kid like an adult friend. So disappointed. None of the characters were likeable except maybe the dad, but he was also an idiot: how do you NOT know that your beloved wife of many years was a vindictive, abusive bitch? And we also never did get resolution on the fact that the soon to be step siblings were fooling around? This book was irritating and very icky. I am disappointed but have learned my lesson and will never read this author or her pseudonym again."
Joanna