The Camera Never Lies
A laugh out loud tale of life in the spotlight
Published on 13. October 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-4447-3153-8 (ISBN)
Description
Britt Baxter is a twenty-something model on the verge of landing a campaign that will make her career. But when things don't go to plan her dreams of seeing her face onbillboards are shattered, and she is forced to pick up the pieces and start again.As Britt faces an unpredictable future , she is spotted by a television executive in the most unlikely of places. She is offered the job of a lifetime as a fashion reporter on the nation's favourite breakfast television programme, Rise and Shine. Invited to all the parties, the press and the public can't get enough of her. Britt is 'the next big thing'.But then a story breaks that leaves Britt feeling betrayed and she no longer knows who she can trust and she soon discovers that the drama behind the scenes far eclipses anything that goes on in front of the camera.
Reviews / Votes
'Fun, sad and packed with glamour and deceit, this brilliantly written read will have you hooked.' 5* - CloserIt's a whirlwind of glitz, glamour and sex - heat
Tess has written a brilliant debut full of memorable characters and gasp-out-loud scenarios. - Star
The gorgeous and fearless Tess has stuck her neck out and written a delightfully sharp and well-observed novel (4 stars). - Mirror
If you've dreamed about going behind the scenes in the catty world of TV, then this book is for you! It's the perfect girlie read to snuggle up with and totally switch off. - Woman magazine
Sassy, glamorous and romantic - I curled up and devoured it in one sitting trying to work out if I recognised anyone from the world of TV. - Tasmina Perry
Stylish, sexy and fizzing with excitement. What a brilliant fun read. - Grace Saunders
There is a great set of characters, a good story that will keep you reading and it's well-written. Well done to Tess for breaking the celebrity novelist mould. I would definitely recommend. - Chick-lit reviews (blog)
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton
Dimensions
Height: 27 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 234 mm
Weight
490 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4447-3153-8 (9781444731538)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
10/2011
Coronet Books
€3.99
Available for download
Person
Tess Daly was born in Stockport. Throughout the nineties, she worked as a model and in 2000 she made her first appearance as a television presenter on The Big Breakfast. She is the co-host of Children in Need and presents the award-winning Strictly Come Dancing. She is married with two daughters.