Is there a current Jilly Cooper equivalent?

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DCIJackieDeering · 06/08/2022 11:23

I’ve got a few weeks off, looked at my to read pile, and it’s far too depressing. It’s either crime novels (some twee and some a misery-fest) or worthy literature that I’ll need to think about too much. I just want something fun, I want rich people behaving appalling and shagging. Anything of the Jilly Cooper or even Crazy Rich Asians variety. I think I’ve messed up my Amazon recommendations and nothing is coming through. Otherwise I’m off to the charity shops to find the Jilly Coopers.

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Enko · 06/08/2022 14:04

Also worth looking at Judith Michael but like others a bit out of date I think its 20 years since they published last.

Notonthestairs · 06/08/2022 13:59

DamnAKarmaDingDong · 06/08/2022 13:51

Fiona Walker, definitely. She's written a new series of horsey, doggy, manor housy novels set in the Cotswolds, and the characters are usually very kind and funny, as well as sex mad.

Oh thanks - I'll check these out.

DamnAKarmaDingDong · 06/08/2022 13:51

Fiona Walker, definitely. She's written a new series of horsey, doggy, manor housy novels set in the Cotswolds, and the characters are usually very kind and funny, as well as sex mad.

PutinIsAWarCriminal · 06/08/2022 13:47

Certainly not current, and very "of the time" but have you tried Jackie Collins? They were the Hollywood version of Jolly Cooper.

Notonthestairs · 06/08/2022 13:43

Way back Catherine Alliot and Fiona Walker were touted as the new JC. You might find some of those still kicking about in charity shops.

I reread 4 JC books earlier this year as I was a bit down in the dumps. They have aged badly (worse than I had expected) but parts are still fun.

I like Mhairi McFarlane - good writing, not twee, makes me laugh out loud. Possibly not enough sex and money however

RNBrie · 06/08/2022 12:47

I am watching with interest.

Have you read Penny Vincenzi? They're old now but some of them are excellent.

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