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"'Move over Jilly Cooper, your heir is apparent' - Time Out"
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Dreamy, scatty and impossibly romantic, Polly McLaren is a secretary in an advertising agency, but the day a stranger on a train catches her eye, her life changes for ever. This American Romeo, who’s recognised her old school scarf, begs Polly to help him find his missing Juliet. Over an intoxicating dinner at the Savoy, Polly agrees to play Cupid – St Gertrude’s girls must, after all, stick together – and her investigations begin. The last thing she needs now is trouble from the men in her life...
...like Henry Lloyd Roberts – Polly’s madly attractive but infuriatingly elusive boyfriend. It’s he who goads her into turning detective – on the grounds that it might give her something to do for a change. Not to mention distract her from his own lustful pursuits...
...and Nick Penhalligan – Polly’s rude, arrogant and ridiculously demanding boss, who’s not best pleased that her mind is everywhere but on her job. But even he gets entangled when the old-girl network turns into a spider’s web of complications, deceit, and finally, love. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
...like Henry Lloyd Roberts – Polly’s madly attractive but infuriatingly elusive boyfriend. It’s he who goads her into turning detective – on the grounds that it might give her something to do for a change. Not to mention distract her from his own lustful pursuits...
...and Nick Penhalligan – Polly’s rude, arrogant and ridiculously demanding boss, who’s not best pleased that her mind is everywhere but on her job. But even he gets entangled when the old-girl network turns into a spider’s web of complications, deceit, and finally, love. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book, although relatively old, was one that caught my eye sometime ago on a recommendations list by amazon. I put it in my wish list for Crimble and alas someone bought me it!
This is the first of Alliots i have read and it will not be the last! I am really impressed!
It begins with the lead character Polly playing her games on the way to work and from then on you just cannot stop laughing, the story goes on to tell of her past present and "what SHE thinks is going to be" her future. The characters Alliot has invented are so loveable, even the "villains", such as her "boyfriend" Harry and her boss Nick. Polly is forever daydreaming about one thing or another and this is where her personality shows itself! The endless twists and turns she takes are what makes the story! A most memorable character who will leave you awake laughing until the early hours definately worth a read!
This is the first of Alliots i have read and it will not be the last! I am really impressed!
It begins with the lead character Polly playing her games on the way to work and from then on you just cannot stop laughing, the story goes on to tell of her past present and "what SHE thinks is going to be" her future. The characters Alliot has invented are so loveable, even the "villains", such as her "boyfriend" Harry and her boss Nick. Polly is forever daydreaming about one thing or another and this is where her personality shows itself! The endless twists and turns she takes are what makes the story! A most memorable character who will leave you awake laughing until the early hours definately worth a read!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Old-girl network is a fast and funny read, ideal for the beach or lounging around the garden on a sunny day. It's light and undemanding, but that doesn't mean you have to switch off your brain. The plot is complicated enough to keep your interest, the heroine isn't so dim or the hero such a macho bore that you lose interest in whether they get together or not. In short, it's a modern, witty romance that - in parts - had me laughing out loud. I'd recommend it, and look forward to reading more of Catherine Alliott's books.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first picked up the book in my local library in Perth Western Australia. I laughed from start to finish, as the story has an interesting plot it made for really excellent reading. I have since bought the book and all other titles of Catherines. I have also got many of my aussie friends interested too. Must read. Please write more.
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Good - and bad
The good thing about this book is that, like all the Alliott's I've read, it has a really strong and unusual plot line that kept me on my toes throughout. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Seagull
love it.
I always enjoy to read Catherine Alliott books. I find them very amusing and well written! But when I found out that the main character, was the same as in my previous favorite... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Christine
Predictable,
Catherine Alliot's books usually have the heroine who is much prettier than she thinks she is, an attractive, yet unattainable man who has a complete shrew of a wife/girlfriend,... Read more
Published 6 months ago by katlou
I couldn't stop laughing
This book is very well written - although slightly dated now, it is still one of the best Catherine Alliott books (and also one of the best chic-lit books) I have ever had the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ms. K. Ellinor
the scattiness starts here
My daughter and I have read all the Catherine Alliott books and have enjoyed every one. We hadn't managed to get hold of a copy of The Old Girl Network but Amazon came up trumps. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Marijke
rather disapointing!
I understand that this book was written over 15 years ago, but it is definately not the type of book that ages well...unless the reader is a very imature 16 year old. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Noala Miles
disapointing
found this story a little difficult to follow initally as it was a tadge boring and confusing. At one point I nearly put the book away however as I dont like giving up half way... Read more
Published on 5 April 2008 by M. Crompton
a HUGE disappointment
I am sorry to disagree with most of the reviewers here, however I found this book painfully annoying, tedious and stupid. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2005 by Atheana
Well worth a read!
I first read this book a couple of years ago and found it really good fun. It's the kind of book you can come back to and read again and again. It will still make you smile! Read more
Published on 8 July 2004 by "cgno1"
Read it!
This is such a funny book. I read it for the first time a couple of years ago and it's the kind of book that you can go back to and read again and again because it will still make... Read more
Published on 8 July 2004
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