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A Kept Woman (Paperback)

by Louise Bagshawe (Author)
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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Headline Review (24 Jan 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0755340574
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755340576
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 67,583 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Diana Verity thinks she is set for life when she marries Ernie Foxton in Louise Bagshawe's A Kept Woman. She is a beautiful society girl who doesn't want to concern herself with anything more taxing than the contents of the latest Prada collection or the best place in town to get a leg wax or manicure. Ernie, on the other hand, is an East End boy made good, and what he lacks in charm and social graces, he more than makes up for with a healthy bank balance.

Together they move to New York to start their married life together: Diana busies herself with throwing lavish parties, becoming the most glittering jewel on the Manhattan social circuit, while Ernie finds his own pleasure--sacking swathes of people from their jobs at Blakeley's, the publishing house he has recently taken over. Never happier than when plotting a business rival's downfall, Ernie finds a suitable target in Michael Cicero, a handsome native New Yorker who has single-handedly built up his own small children's publishing company from scratch. The reader wonders whether Michael will realise Ernie's business dealings are less than scrupulous in time and whether Diana will remain content in her loveless but lucrative marriage.

Packed with passion, society parties and platinum card shopping sprees, fans of Louise Bagshawe will no doubt enjoy this tale of love, lust and boardroom intrigue. --Emily Lowson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



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Wealth. Luxury. Privilege. Overrated?


                                   


Diana’s combination of beauty and class has bagged her marriage to publishing mogul Ernie Foxton, and with that comes a stunning New York apartment, a designer wardrobe and a manicurist, hairdresser and masseuse on tap.  With little more to do with her days than shopping and socialising, this is the life for which she was born.


 


But then, without warning, the bottom drops out of Diana’s meticulously constructed world, and she finds herself without a home or a husband, and with barely a dime to her name. For the first time in her life, she might just have to look after herself.  But, given how many people would love to see her fail, it’s not going to be a walk in the park...




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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bagshawe goes back to what she's best at, 26 Oct 2000
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This review is from: A Kept Woman (Paperback)
Louise Bagshawe is a great young Chick Lit novelist who was around long before the twentysomething female writer was fashionable. The good result of this is that she doesn't write first-person, wingeing, I'm-on-a-diet drivel. Her first 3 books were sexy bonkbusters in an 80s tradition, though the heroines were young and 90s in their tastes and sympathies. Then she did 'Venus Envy' - her go at a Bridget Jones-style girl-about-town book, but thankfully here she has gone back to her traditional roots and produced another blockbuster.

The book reminded me very much of her brilliant first novel, 'Career Girls.' The plot is fast-paced, the heroine is gorgeous and she falls for the classic Bagshawe hero - he is dark, handsome, magnetic, powerful and dominating. The chemistry between them simply sizzles, though Bagshawe, perhaps responding to a few criticisms of her earlier work, has reduced her sex scenes to 3 per book (rather than the 30 or so you get in her early work). Also woven into the plot is a gripping read about publishing politics and business board-room cliff-hangers.

The book somehow isn't quite as sparky or energetic as 'Career Girls'. Her style has matured but it has also become more subdued and her pace slower. Even so, it's still a great read. What shines out is the author's ability to draw you in and keep you turning pages - she is utterly addictive.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful entertainment, 19 Aug 2002
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Pure escapism and simply wonderful entertainment. I found it hard to put this down. Feel the quality of the silk designer suits, smell the rich vanilla coffee, experience the shock and desire of our heroine and catch yourself drooling over the leading man. 'A Kept Woman' is like a fragrant bubble bath that you don't want to get out of... indulgent and fun.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A tantalising tale of glamour, sex, money and Manhattan, 20 Jan 2002
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Fantastic! When I finished reading this book it was one of those rare times when I wished I hadn't even started it yet so I could read it again without knowing just how much of a treat was in store. Diana Foxton is a fascinating character; her nasty, evil husband Ernie is about as villainous as they come and Michael Cicero is a real hero. Delicious decadence, loads of money, lust, love, ambition, success, good vs evil... Three cheers for a rollicking good read. I have thoroughly enjoyed the indulgence of reading all of Louise Bagshawe's novels. Reading them is like eating lots of yummy food and drinking lots of champagne and girlie drinks without being sick, getting spots or a hangover, or piling on the pounds. Another cheer!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sooooooooooooo FANTABLIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the first Louise Bagshawe book i have read and it is my all time favourite book i have ever read too.(ive only read 2 and a half books though. just kidding its 3. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2007 by L. Parr

1.0 out of 5 stars I won't be reading her again
I thought this book was awful. Absolute cardboard characters; absurd and stereotyped extreme definitions of masculinity and feminity, and a totally unrealistic quick change from... Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2006 by Gabrielle

2.0 out of 5 stars To clarify!
A Kept Woman is the UK version of For All The Wrong Reasons, therefore this is the book about Diana Verity. The title was changed in other markets. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars You've got the wrong book, reviewer
Umm....I just saw online that there is a review saying that this story is about a woman named "Diana Verity". Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2005

1.0 out of 5 stars Same old same old
I thought A Kept Woman was dreadful and marked the beginning of a decline in the standards of Louise Bagshawe's writing. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Fab 'n' sexy go girl!
This book was a non stopper i couldn't put it down it was filled with ups and down of English born Diana Foxton's life, a selfish woman who goes to live in New York for her... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars Becoming independant has never felt this satisfying.
"A Kept Woman" by Louise Bagshawe is the second of her books that i have read. This book starts off with a classy, sophisticated English woman named Diana on her way to... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2001 by cheeky9382@aol.com

5.0 out of 5 stars so good and original
Now this one is a good one. Original (no TV, movie or journalist stuff), suspensful and good sex scenes (although the man is a little too stereotyped). Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars go for it girl!
You want to hate Diana Foxton but for some reason you can't! Louise Bagshawe produces another star again. This is one book you will not be able to put down. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic escapist froth
I love the idea of a book starting with the wedding and the It-girl marriage and it all going horribly wrong from there...

Makes me want to go to Manhattan.

Published on 18 Aug 2001

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