The Little Lady Agency - Hester Browne

Advantages: funny, endearing heroine,
Disadvantages: a while to get into, bit posh

...amazon.co.uk. I was swayed by the title of this particular novel, because of the price, and the quirky looking cover. The book is called the Little Lady Agency and is by an author called Hester Browne- who I get the feeling from reading the book, that she's a bit of a posh bird- that is, if the cook is at all autobiographical. She is a writer and journalist from lives in London and Herefordshire (much like the main character) and is a keen amateur ...
...is her first novel. The cover of the book is black- with the title of the book printed at the top in girly swirly lettering along with the author's name in a clearer bolder print. The cover then features a picture of a very Marilyn-esque woman in a read dress answering the phone, on a furry rug, looking rather vampy and feisty. ***The Plot*** Melissa is a shy, homely sort of gel whose main function in life is to be hired, re organise office environments ... Read review

Advantages: A little out of the ordinary
Disadvantages: Not altogether unusual for chick lit !!!

...unemployment. Melissa hits upon the idea of the Little Lady Agency after being recommended by an old school friend for a job with her old Home Economics teacher ! Home Ec teachers tend to teach more than just cooking and maybe sewing at public schools - mine also taught bridge and etiquette, and it seems Melissa had a similar image of her teacher until one client tries is on and she understands exactly what services she is being expected to provide. ...
...some carefully worded adverts in the quality papers. Honey sorts out the wardrobe disasters of her clients, acts as their companion as social functions, sends flowers to their mothers and secretaries on the right days and generally runs their lives for them. However, Melissa feels that Melissa isn't the right sort of person to run the Agency and invents Honey - a blonde wigged, confident and 50's-style-loving guardian angel for the waifs and strays ... Read review