Rivals by Jilly Cooper OBE

Dive into the steamy, drama-packed world of 1980s British television with Rivals, the classic novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Jilly Cooper. Set in an era of decadence, this book explores the cutthroat business of television franchising, where power, wealth, and influence dictate success. Experience the intense rivalry between Declan O’Hara, an Irish talk show mega-star, and Cameron Cook, a gorgeous, brash executive, as they clash while working on a new program.

As a rival group vies for the Corinium TV franchise, reputations rise and fall, true love blossoms and burns, and marriages are tested. The narrative follows the high-stakes competition both in the boardroom and in personal relationships, featuring the return of Rupert Campbell-Black, the notorious bad-boy character.

• A steamy, drama-packed classic set in the glamorous, cutthroat world of 1980s British television.
• Features intense rivalry, blossoming romance, and shattered marriages as characters compete for power.
• From Jilly Cooper OBE, author praised for writing that is "Hilarious, witty, wise, astute [and] flawlessly entertaining."
• Part of the Rutshire Chronicles series (Book 2 of 11).
• Now adapted into a major series streaming on Disney+.

• Author: Cooper OBE, Jilly
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: October 10, 2024
• Print Length: 720 pages
• ISBN-10: 1804994227
• ISBN-13: 978-1804994221
• Dimensions: 12.8 x 4.6 x 19.8 cm
• Weight: 474 g

If you enjoy witty social comedy mixed with high-stakes drama and romance, Rivals delivers unputdownable entertainment from one of the sharpest writers available.