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Somebody is social comedy at its best – a laugh-out-loud antidote to chick-fic, by a sparkling new voice.What do you do when you discover that your partner in love and work is in fact a double crossing married man? Caron decamps to London, with only the clothes she stands up in. OK so she is a little overdressed for May, but this is an emergency…Power dressing in Manhattan is exchanged for window dressing at the local department store – which is trading not only on its reputation from the 60s, but also on its merchandise. Caron is just happy to be keeping a low profile. And how much lower can it go?Then a chance meeting with the dishy chief financial officer and an introduction to the firm Lothario confirms that things are about to change again. With two potential lovers and an excitable ex on the scene, Caron still finds the time to reform her flatmates’ lives, rebuff attempts by her ex to sieze her one remaining asset (just a small Picasso), and unearth major fraud in the company accounts. The last thing she is worried about is finding a man, or the thickness of her thighs. She just wants to get on with life…
After discovering her partner is a deceitful, married man, Caron flees her life in Manhattan to start over in London, only to find herself entangled in new professional and romantic complications. Caron attempts to maintain a low profile while working at a struggling department store, but her efforts are thwarted by the arrival of a charming CFO and a persistent ex-boyfriend. She must navigate the complexities of her new environment, protect her personal assets, and expose corporate fraud. The narrative follows her attempts to reclaim her autonomy while balancing the demands of her social circle and her own professional integrity.
This novel presents a lighthearted exploration of the modern professional woman navigating betrayal and sudden life changes. The narrative style leans into the conventions of social comedy, prioritizing witty dialogue and situational humor over heavy dramatic tension. Readers likely find the protagonist's transition from high-powered Manhattan life to a modest London department store to be the primary source of the book's charm. The inclusion of corporate intrigue and romantic entanglements provides a balanced structure that keeps the pacing brisk throughout the story.
Page Count:
336
Publication Date:
2002-02-18
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
0007119887
ISBN-13:
9780007119882
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