- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd; First Edition edition (4 Nov 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 043400538X
- ISBN-13: 978-0434005383
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.4 x 4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,102,620 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Cat McCabe is 29 and the youngest of three sisters brought up by their Uncle Django--a man with unusual culinary tastes ("I made pizza tonight," Django says proudly. "I had some bread that was going a bit off so I tore it up, added a little oil and beaten egg and a drop of ketchup, formed it into a base and baked the bugger. I added a topping of sardines, chicken liver, a little more ketchup and some Stilton.")--after their mother ran off with a cowboy from Denver.
A budding sports journalist obsessed with cycling, she's just been offered the chance of a lifetime--covering the Tour de France for the Guardian. But she's a little on the fragile side, having been dumped by her boyfriend of five years, and thus lost loads of weight and self-confidence. How will this English version of Ally McBeal survive the testosterone-fuelled cycling race? Will she succumb to the muscular thighs and obvious bulges of the sexy cyclists--and they to her slim English gorgeousness? How will she cope as one of only 12 women in the thousand-strong press corps? Will her Ex show up? Will he want her back? Does she want him back? And what about Ben York--team doctor for Megapac, the American outsiders? He seems to be flirting with her, and there's definitely Chemistry. But if he's after Cat, why was he looking deep into the eyes of Monique, the stunning Coca Cola podium girl? And, when the three gruelling weeks are over, will Cat get the features editorship she craves at Maillot magazine?
Lots of sex, angst, female bonding, cycling and lycra, plus a realistic smattering of wee and dysentery from the acclaimed author of Sally, Chloe and Polly. --Lisa Gee --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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"Very racy indeed -- Jilly Cooper on wheels." --"Woman's Own
"An original, direct, funny new voice." --"Independent on Sunday
"An original, direct, funny new voice." --"Independent on Sunday
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I admit to getting this book free with a magazine (I'd just finished 'Olivia Joules Overactive Imagination' by Helen Fielding, far too quickly).
This book started quite slowly, and read a little like transcribed research at first, but it built itself into a thoroughly compelling read.
A great insight into the Tour de France, and a rather novel writing style as it's quite 'shrink and patient' style!
Buy it, read it in two days flat, and enjoy every page as it whizzes by
This book started quite slowly, and read a little like transcribed research at first, but it built itself into a thoroughly compelling read.
A great insight into the Tour de France, and a rather novel writing style as it's quite 'shrink and patient' style!
Buy it, read it in two days flat, and enjoy every page as it whizzes by
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this having read Chloe, Sally and Polly. This book has helped to strengthern my love of Freya Norths writing. As with all her other books I found that I could identify with Cat easily and found that I couldn't put the book down. I now want to go and see the Tour De France and try to get as close I can to Cat's experience of it. Another emotional and witty master peace by the extremly talented Freya North.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book, This was my 1st Freya North book I read. Made me watch the "Tour De France" this year and like Cat & her sisters I was totally blown away by it all! If I hadn't read this book I would never have watched the Tour or read any of her other books. I can't wait 'til the books about Cat's 2 sisters are published
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Trying far too hard
Didn't get on with the writing style at all so a non-starter for me I'm afraid. Author trying far too hard, too flowery. Read more
Published 18 months ago by rachelcreative
Boring
I agree with other one star ratings. I gave in at about page 150. I found that i wasn't interested in any of the characters and the discription of the bicycle race seemed to be... Read more
Published on 19 July 2008 by busy lizzy
Loved it
A great, sexy read for the weekend. Got a little frustrated by all the sports talk and reports, so I skimmed over those to the more juicy, fun parts.
Published on 3 July 2008 by Miss C
Undecided
I gave this book a 3, because I cant decide quite how I feel about it.
I found the style of the book hard to read at times, and there was an awful lot of Tour de France... Read more
I found the style of the book hard to read at times, and there was an awful lot of Tour de France... Read more
Published on 30 May 2008 by dizzyshelly
great summer read!
...i love the way North writes, you feel that you are in the story with the characters - ok, so its a bit trashy in parts, but who doesnt love a bit of trash when lying on the... Read more
Published on 27 May 2007 by Shelley Morris
Absolutly terrible!!!!!
I wish I had properly listened/read the previous reviews - this book is awful!!!
I have read the other books in the series - and enjoyed them - and so I thought that I... Read more
I have read the other books in the series - and enjoyed them - and so I thought that I... Read more
Published on 7 April 2007 by V. Shelley
Three sister stories
I love the way Freya North writes, her books are so fun to read i can't put one down when i start.I read Cat,Pip and Fen within the first week of my holiday in Florida of all... Read more
Published on 15 May 2005
Me Too!
I got this book free with a magazine too. I'd already read Fen and Pip so did want to read the last sisters book. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2005 by bex
oh dear
after reading some good reviews of this book i was expecting something pretty good however, after reading half of the book i just couldnt be bothered with it anymore. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2004 by Mrs. K. M. Hall-gearing
Loved it!
I loved this book! Not only was Cat a character I could relate to, but the storyline kept me enthralled. I knew nothing about the Tour de France and loved learning. A great read.
Published on 25 Aug 2003 by KatyF
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