The Brazilian

by Millard, Rosie

• ISBN13: 9781787199873
• ISBN10: 1787199878
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2017-06-14
• Publisher: Legend Press

Summary

'...hilariously observed… a much-welcomed comedy of manners.' Jane Green, New York Times Bestselling author

Perfect for fans of Rachel Johnson and Claire Sandy, The Brazilian offers a much-needed dose of celeb scandal for fans of Love Island and other reality TV shows.

Following a sensational scandal at one of London's most desired postcodes, Jane and Patrick decide to escape the gossip with a family holiday to Ibiza, their eight-year-old son George in tow.

Also on the island that week is a TV reality show involving an eccentric artist, a horny It Girl, a Brazilian footballer and a famous magician.

As hapless celebrities are picked off one by one, Jane is desperate to be on the programme, leaving childcare in the not so capable hands of a teenager.

One lesbian escapade and an explosive row over hair removal later, the contestants of Ibiza or Bust leave the island with more than sand in places they never knew existed...

What Reviewers and Readers Say:

'Quirky... and real fun too!' The Independent

'Worthy of Trollope, Austen and Arnold Bennett' Mature Times

'Pin-sharp and wickedly funny' Adam Foulds

'Shot through with wit... Punctures the tawdry and vacuous world of Reality TV with a racy, pacy wit. ' Jonathan Maitland

'A hilarious bit of escapism. The perfect accessory forany beach vacation.' Jo Piazza

'Packed with sun, scandal and crackling humour, this is a beach read full of belly laughs.' Chrissie Manby

'The Brazilian is what happens when Wish you were here? meets I’m a Celebrity: Rosie Millard’s well-observed island romp depicts the ultimate all-inclusive fortnight in Ibiza. A fun, fast-paced read ideal for a summer getaway' Simon Calder, Travel Journalist & Broadcaster

'Hilarious naughty fun - The Brazilian could not have been a more perfect companion for the beach!' Lucy Sykes

'An irresistible energy pulsates through Rosie Millard's latest novel. She capture the foibles and follies of her characters with a wry humour that is hard to resist.' Mark Palmer, Daily Mail

Author Biography

Rosie Millard is a journalist, writer and broadcaster. She was the BBC Arts Correspondent for ten years, since then she has been a profile writer at The Sunday Times, columnist for The Independent, arts editor of The New Statesman, theatre critic and feature writer. She makes TV and radio documentaries and appears as a commentator for a number of national TV shows. She is Chair of Hull City of Culture 2017.

Rosie has also written The Tastemakers, an exploration of the British contemporary art scene, and Bonnes Vacances!, a comic memoir about taking her family around the French Overseas Departments.