Farm Fatale: A Comedy of Country Manors - Softcover

Holden, Wendy

3.26

1,766 ratings by Goodreads

9781402237164: Farm Fatale: A Comedy of Country Manors

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1402237162 ISBN 13: 9781402237164

Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark, 2010

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"Wickedly funny."
-Kirkus

A witty, beloved novel of heart and heartland, Farm Fatale skewers the culture clash of city vs. country in the snappy, observant style that made Wendy Holden famous.

Cash-strapped Rosie and her boyfriend Mark are city folk longing for a country cottage. Rampant nouveaux riches Samantha and Guy are also searching for rustic bliss-in the biggest mansion money can buy. The village of Eight Mile Bottom seems quiet enough, despite a nosy postman, a reclusive rock star, a glamorous Bond Girl, and a ghost with a knife in its back. But there are unexpected thrills in the hills, and Rosie is rapidly discovering that country life isn't so simple after all.

"This lighthearted romp, surprisingly unpredictable, smart, and fun, is refreshing fare readers can turn to."
-Publishers Weekly
"Every character here is deliciously ridiculous, and every rustic detail a grand satirical opportunity."
-Baltimore Sun
"Wendy Holden writes with delicious verve and energy."
-Mail on Sunday

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Review:

"Well written, thoroughly entertaining and not to be missed. " - RT Book Reviews

"Quite witty and clever... humorous and catchy. " - Fresh Fiction

"Holden is in fine form. Her prose is witty and has an off-beat, self-deprecating humour. " - Booksie's Blog

"If you want a story that will make your sides ache from laughing, then you need to read Farm Fatale." - The Long and Short of It

"Wendy Holden has done it again... a great example of fun, summer time beach reading!" - Thoughts from an Evil Overlord

"Full of humour and wit. " - BookLoons.com

"A light-hearted read chock full of witty dialogue and fun!" - A Bookworm's World

"A funny, witty and just plain fun book to read.." - Celtic Lady's Reviews

"Holden writes a brilliant novel filled with a delightful and eclectic cast of characters. " - Rundpinne

"Holden's sense of humor, keen observational skills and sharp, satiric wit really appeal to me. " - Pudgy Penguin Persuals

About the Author:

Wendy Holden was a journalist for The Sunday Times,Tatler and The Mail on Sunday before becoming a full-time author. She has now published nine novels, all being top-10 bestsellers in the UK, and is married with two young children. Her novels include Farm Fatale, Bad Heir Day, Simply Divine, Gossip Hound, The Wives of Bath,The School for Husbands, Azur Like it, and Filthy Rich.

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