Kate Harrison
Reviews

A poignant, very funny story, full of warmth and insight’  - Sophie Kinsella

‘Classic chick lit . . . deeply moving’ - Daily Telegraph

‘A comic and poignant novel’  - Sunday Express

‘Wonderful! Bitter-sweet, funny, well-observed and unputdownable’ - Chris Manby

‘You are just transported into the world of secret shopping and the lives of the three women . . .The Secret Shopper’s Revenge is brilliant, well written and captivating entertainment. Definitely Kate’s best book so far. 5/5’ - www.trashionista.com

‘Fresh, feisty and fun’ - Company

‘Kate Harrison’s novels are always warm and witty, and this one is no exception. So, if you’re looking for an insightful, entertaining way to while away a few hours, The Self-Preservation Society is a very safe bet’ - Heat

‘Fabulous premise, great characters and a few surprises . . . scarily addictive’ - Daily Record

'The Self-Preservation Society will prompt an ache of recognition amongst those who have ever brushed away the nagging doubt that they were in the wrong relationship. Kate Harrison injects romantic comedy with something a little darker, shooting it through with both humour and pathos, but handling all with a deft touch’ - Jojo Moyes

‘An upbeat, must-read tale for anyone who has been through the pain of a failed relationship. It delivers insight and humour through richly portrayed characters’ - Easy Living

‘A funny, engaging and bittersweet read about life after the supposedly happy ending. Brilliant’ - Mike Gayle

‘Perceptive, funny and just a little bit bizarre’ - Katie Fforde

‘[A] bitter-sweet roller-coaster [and] a refreshing take on thirtysomething angst’ - Eve

‘I enjoyed it more than any book I’ve read in a long time every time I put it down, I couldn’t wait to pick it up again. Her writing is compulsively readable: warm and witty, moving and insightful. The characters are so well-drawn, and the narrative races along. I loved it’ - Louise Voss

 

Chapter 1: The Starter Marriage

Chapter 1: Old School Ties 2003 version

Reviews

The Books

NEW - Old School Ties 2009 (the director's cut!)

Chapter 1 - Brown Owl's Guide to Life

The Story behind Brown Owl's Guide to Life

The Story Behind The Starter Marriage

Chapter 1 - The Self-Preservation Society

Chapter 1 - The Secret Shopper's Revenge

Chapter 1 - The Secret Shopper Unwrapped

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