Reviewed by Kate Appleton Scandal, excess and banking. The news continues to be dominated by corruption at the highest levels (FIFA and World Athletics just to mention a couple). Graduating from Michelle Miller's previous Gossip Girl inspired writing to a more adult Wolf of Wall Street/Belle de Jour story, we follow the life of Todd Kent. He draws the … [Read more...] about Review – The Underwriting by Michelle Miller
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Review – The Stylist by Rosie Nixon
Reviewed by Kate Appleton Most women, and men for that matter, whether they admit it or not, hold a fascination with the life and times of ‘celebrities’ – the glamour, the extravagance and the swapping of bed partners – there’s a reason the Mail Online’s side-bar of shame is the widest read newspaper in the world. Witty and with an edge of genuine experience and … [Read more...] about Review – The Stylist by Rosie Nixon
Novelicious Goes To…A Media Lunch with Hello! Editor and Debut Author Rosie Nixon
by Kate Appleton I happily accepted the invitation to be the Novelicious representative at this lovely lunchtime event. (Not only because I was keen to step inside Soho House and see what secrets and creative types were hidden inside.) Once I had missioned along Shaftesbury Avenue – not for the faint-hearted – and divined which of the doors would let me into the ‘house’ I was … [Read more...] about Novelicious Goes To…A Media Lunch with Hello! Editor and Debut Author Rosie Nixon
Review – George’s Grand Tour by Caroline Vermalle
Reviewed by Kate Appleton At the age of 83, retired butcher George Nicoleau is about to set off on the greatest adventure of his life. George and his neighbour Charles have long dreamt of a road trip, driving the 3500 kilometres that make up the stages of the Tour de France. And now that George’s over‐protective daughter has gone to South America, it's time to seize the … [Read more...] about Review – George’s Grand Tour by Caroline Vermalle
Review – The 3rd Woman by Jonathan Freedland
Reviewed by Kate Appleton Journalist Madison Webb is obsessed with exposing lies and corruption. But she never thought she would be investigating her own sister’s murder. SHE CAN’T TRUST THE POLICE – Madison refuses to accept the official line that Abigail’s death was an isolated crime. She uncovers evidence that suggests that Abi was the third victim in a series of … [Read more...] about Review – The 3rd Woman by Jonathan Freedland