Behaving Badly
Published on 18. August 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-0-00-711862-5 (ISBN)
Description
The fifth novel from the hugely entertaining writer of RESCUING ROSE. Stylishly written, sophisticated but warmhearted and accessible, this is Isabel Wolff at her inimitable best.
All men are beasts...
...or so Miranda Sweet believes. As an animal behaviourist, she can get inside the heads of deluded Dalmatians and introverted iguanas, but she can't work out why the men in her life behave so badly. Animals are braver kinder and a lot more reliable. So Miranda's given up on love to open her own clinic and work her magic on neurotic pets and their grateful owners.
But can she keep the whole male species at bay for ever? Her best friend, Daisy, an incurably romantic wedding-planner, doesn't think so. When a delicious photographer comes into her life, even Miranda starts to wonder if she's been a bit hasty. But, just when she's letting her guard down, her past starts to catch up with her. Now, she has to face up to her own behaviour, which hasn't always been as sweet as she'd like to pretend...
All men are beasts...
...or so Miranda Sweet believes. As an animal behaviourist, she can get inside the heads of deluded Dalmatians and introverted iguanas, but she can't work out why the men in her life behave so badly. Animals are braver kinder and a lot more reliable. So Miranda's given up on love to open her own clinic and work her magic on neurotic pets and their grateful owners.
But can she keep the whole male species at bay for ever? Her best friend, Daisy, an incurably romantic wedding-planner, doesn't think so. When a delicious photographer comes into her life, even Miranda starts to wonder if she's been a bit hasty. But, just when she's letting her guard down, her past starts to catch up with her. Now, she has to face up to her own behaviour, which hasn't always been as sweet as she'd like to pretend...
Reviews / Votes
'A superior confection...one of Wolff's talents is inventing central characters that the reader can identify with...Wolff's writing quirks are charming.' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY'A charming comedy that'll reel you in from the first page. ' COMPANY
'Wolff has a light touch and a slick prose style that makes this story flow effortlessly.' MARIE CLAIRE
'This novel is so good because it's funny, tender and true.' CLOSER
PRAISE FOR ISABEL WOLFF:
Rescuing Rose
'Hilarious, moving, a wonderful story. I loved it.' WENDY HOLDEN
'Isabel Wolff has done it again. A cunningly twisted plot, a fabulously rewarding romance and a dog called Trevor - what more could you want?' JESSICA ADAMS
The Trials of Tiffany Trott
'I absolutely, genuinely loved. It's funny, charming, upbeat and unputdownable. Acutely observed, and so well-written. I was completely diverted and entertained' MARIAN KEYES
'A hilarious novel' JONATHAN SALE, Independent
Out of the Blue
'A fabulous romantic comedy' Emma Freud, Radio 4
'A warm, witty, romantic comedy. Perfect! Isabel's work has a lot of substance as well as the fun' Helen Lederer, Express
The Making of Minty Malone
'Hilarious and accurate...Truly gripping' The Times
'It's effervescent and heartwarming and somehow the pages just turn themselves' Big Issue
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
245 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-711862-5 (9780007118625)
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Isabel Wolff was born in Warwickshire and read English at Cambridge. She is the author of seven other bestselling novels, which are published in 23 languages. She lives in London with her family.