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  • Published: 15 July 2011
  • ISBN: 9780552776721
  • Imprint: Black Swan
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $27.99

The Gatecrasher




An early bestseller from the author of the fabulous Shopaholic series

Fleur is beautiful, unscrupulous, and has a large wardrobe of black designer suits. With the help of The Times announcements page she gatecrashes the funerals and memorial services of the wealthy, preying on rich, vulnerable men. She charms her way into their lives and onto their platinum credit cards, takes what she can, and then moves swiftly on.

When Richard, a dull but wealthy businessman, meets Fleur at his wife's memorial service, he's bowled over. Gradually Fleur works her spell on Richard's family - transforming their lives while she moves in on their wealth. But she finds herself lingering longer than she meant to ...

  • Published: 15 July 2011
  • ISBN: 9780552776721
  • Imprint: Black Swan
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $27.99

About the author

Madeleine Wickham

Madeleine Wickham was born in London and published her first novel, The Tennis Party, while working as a financial journalist. Under the name of Sophie Kinsella she is the author of many number one bestselling novels.

She lives in London with her husband and children.

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Praise for The Gatecrasher

Hugely enjoyable

Daily Mail