Woman of the Hour by Jane Lythell
A twisty drama of rivalry, manipulation and deceit in a London TV station.
The characters were wonderfully colourful - some with huge egos and some who you love to hate! As the story progressed I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to find out what secrets and lies some of the characters were keeping -- Claire Douglas author of Local Girl Missing
The story of Liz Lyon, a mother hen both to daughter Flo, and her teamYou sympathise easily with her struggles and cheer her triumphs. The ever-simmering tension racks up towards the end. Very enjoyable - and if you are looking at a career in television, well worth a read! -- Emma Curtis author of One Little Mistake
Lythell knows her stuff. She was a TV producer for 15 years and her knowledge of the inner machinations, the politics and the jostling for positions make this a fantastic read * Brighton and Hove Independent *
A very entertaining and gripping read' * Rachel's Random Reads *
An entertaining holiday read this summer that will keep you captivated from the start to the finish... great fun, (10/10)' * Brainfluff *
Wow, what a read. I was utterly addicted to this book. Liz is a fascinating, realistic, ballsy and likable protagonist, who had me at her side all the way' 5* -- Louise Beech, author of How to be Brave
A great sense of authenticity to the plot... it can also make the reader reel in horror, wondering how anyone can spend their days massaging the egos of these pampered people' 4*' -- Anne Cater, Random Things Through My Letter Box
Terrific five-star read * The Last Word *
Compelling and authoritative with characters so well drawn you'll be looking out for them on TV -- Kerry Fisher, author of The Island Escape and After the Lie.
A book full of drama, egos, tension, sexism, blackmail, relationships... I could go on but I think you get the gist, this book has it all' -- Neats Wilson
A great opener for a new series * Swirl and Thread *
I found myself quickly absorbed in the story, staying up reading until the early hours of the morning unable to tear myself away * The Curious Ginger Cat *
Exceptionally well-written... From the moment I picked this book up, it stayed in my hands until I had reached the end' * Books of All Kinds *
Full of drama, egos, tension and an eye-opening look behind the scenes of the world of television * The Haphazardous Hippo *
The story of Liz Lyon, a mother hen both to daughter Flo, and her teamYou sympathise easily with her struggles and cheer her triumphs. The ever-simmering tension racks up towards the end. Very enjoyable - and if you are looking at a career in television, well worth a read! -- Emma Curtis author of One Little Mistake
Lythell knows her stuff. She was a TV producer for 15 years and her knowledge of the inner machinations, the politics and the jostling for positions make this a fantastic read * Brighton and Hove Independent *
A very entertaining and gripping read' * Rachel's Random Reads *
An entertaining holiday read this summer that will keep you captivated from the start to the finish... great fun, (10/10)' * Brainfluff *
Wow, what a read. I was utterly addicted to this book. Liz is a fascinating, realistic, ballsy and likable protagonist, who had me at her side all the way' 5* -- Louise Beech, author of How to be Brave
A great sense of authenticity to the plot... it can also make the reader reel in horror, wondering how anyone can spend their days massaging the egos of these pampered people' 4*' -- Anne Cater, Random Things Through My Letter Box
Terrific five-star read * The Last Word *
Compelling and authoritative with characters so well drawn you'll be looking out for them on TV -- Kerry Fisher, author of The Island Escape and After the Lie.
A book full of drama, egos, tension, sexism, blackmail, relationships... I could go on but I think you get the gist, this book has it all' -- Neats Wilson
A great opener for a new series * Swirl and Thread *
I found myself quickly absorbed in the story, staying up reading until the early hours of the morning unable to tear myself away * The Curious Ginger Cat *
Exceptionally well-written... From the moment I picked this book up, it stayed in my hands until I had reached the end' * Books of All Kinds *
Full of drama, egos, tension and an eye-opening look behind the scenes of the world of television * The Haphazardous Hippo *
Jane Lythell worked as a television producer and commissioning editor before becoming Deputy Director of the BFI and Chief Executive of BAFTA. This is her third novel, and the first title in the StoryWorld series.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781784971212 |
| ISBN 10 | 1784971219 |
| Title | Woman of the Hour |
| Author | Jane Lythell |
| Series | Storyworld |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2016-11-03 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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