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Rivals
Book • 1989
Jilly Cooper's "Rivals" is a captivating novel set in the vibrant world of horse racing and the English countryside.
The story follows the lives of several characters, their ambitions, and their relationships, all intertwined with the excitement of the races.
The novel is known for its witty writing style, its engaging characters, and its depiction of social dynamics within a specific time period.
It's a popular choice for readers who enjoy historical fiction with a focus on romance and social commentary.
The series explores themes of love, rivalry, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of the glamorous world of horse racing.
The story follows the lives of several characters, their ambitions, and their relationships, all intertwined with the excitement of the races.
The novel is known for its witty writing style, its engaging characters, and its depiction of social dynamics within a specific time period.
It's a popular choice for readers who enjoy historical fiction with a focus on romance and social commentary.
The series explores themes of love, rivalry, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of the glamorous world of horse racing.
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Recommended by Marina Hyde as a brilliant book with great love stories and social observation of the 80s.
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Muriel Zagha while discussing a recent adaptation of one of her books and her writing on class.
Muriel Zagha while discussing a recent adaptation of one of her books and her writing on class.
The Middle Classes
