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Emma is like every girl in the world. She has a few little secrets. Secrets from her mother: 1. I lost my virginity in the spare bedroom with Danny Nussbaum while Mum and Dad were downstairs watching Ben Hur. ...from her boyfriend: 2. I am a size twelve. Not a size eight, like Connor thinks.... read more
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Emma Corrigan, a young woman with a huge heart, an irrepressible spirit, and a few little secrets. Until she spills all her secrets to a handsome stranger on a plane. At least, she thought he was a stranger....
But come Monday morning, Emma's office is abuzz about the arrival of Jack... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Emma Corrigan: A young woman with a huge heart, an irrepressible spirit, a fear of flying, and a few little secrets. She is the protagonist of the story. She is a Marketing Assistant at Panther Corporation hoping to get a raise soon, but confronts some problems. MB
- Jack Harper: The founder of the company Emma works for.
- Lissy: She is the best friend and flatmate of Emma. She is a fraud barrister. She is Emma's closest friend whom she tells everything.. well almost everything. MB
- Connor: Ken-like (as in Barbie and Ken) boyfriend of Emma. He works for the Research Department at Panther Corporation.
- Mann: Can any thing remain a secret forever?
- Jean-Paul: A French, lawyer friend of Lissy.
- Kerry: She is the boastful cousin of Emma who owns a furniture company and won't shut up about it. She came to live with Emma's family when she was 14. Emma always feels out shined by her. MB
- Jemima Marple: The rich flatmate of Emma and Lissy. She likes dating rich and influential men. She is a little psychopathic about her clothing and revenge.
- Artemis: The one who owns a spider plant which Emma secretly feeds with orange juice at work whenever she annoys her (which is about everyday)
- Katie: Emma's friend, who likes to make crochet outfits. She works in Personnel at Panther Corporation.
- Sven: One of Jack Harper's closest friends. He is there for emotional situations. Emma finds him creepy.
- Nick: A "friend" of Emma's who works with her at her office.
- Grandpa: Emma's maternal grandfather. He likes Panther Bars. MB
- Mick Collins: A tabloid reporter.
- Antonio: The owner of an Italian restaurant at Clapham.
- Dave: The security guard at Panther Corporation.
- Paul Fletcher: The head of Marketing and Promotion. He is Emma's boss.
- Rachel: Emma's mother, whom Emma feels she has never been good enough for MB
- Brian: Emma's father.
- Francesca: Conner's new girlfriend, in the end of the book.
- Aidan: The health and body conscious, and handsome cashier/barista at a smoothie bar.
- Cyril: The Senior Office Manager at Panther Corporation.
- Nev: Kerry's husband. He likes to tease Emma.
- Caroline: A colleague of Emma.
- Doug Hamilton: The Marketing Director of Glen Oil.
Quotes edit
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“A relationship is a game of chess. You always have to look ahead. You have to plan strategically. If you make the wrong move, you've had it.”
Jemima Marple -
“A relationship is about like minds. It's about soulmates finding each other.”
Lissy -
“I never throw away cards. When you get to my age; when the people you've known and loved all your life start to pass away. . . you want to hang onto any memento. However small.”
Emma's Grandpa -
“You should never let a man see your feelings or the contents of your handbag!”
Jemima Marple -
“Sometimes you can put too much thoughts into things. You know, sometimes it's better just to go with the flow and see what happens.”
Emma Corrigan -
“Men and women aren't enemies. Men and women are soulmates. And if they were just honest, right from the word go, then they'd all realize it. All this being mysterious and aloof is complete rubbish. Everyone should share their secrets straight away.”
Emma Corrigan -
“He just fed me everything I'd like. And I believed it--because I wanted to believe it.”
Emma Corrigan -
“Living well is the best revenge.”
George Herbert via Lissy -
“A real relationship is two-way. A real relationship is based on equality. And trust.”
Emma Corrigan -
“Screening?" I echo. Grandpa screens? "It's my new hobby. Have you not heard of it? You listen to your friends leaving messages and laugh at them. Most amusing.”
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“The truth is, some relationships are supposed to last forever, and some are only supposed to last a few days. That’s the way life is.”
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13. I’ve always had this deep-down conviction that I’m not like everybody else, and there’s an amazingly exciting new life waiting for me just around the corner.
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It’s just like Julie Andrews said. When the dog bites, when the bee stings . . . I simply remember I have a boyfriend—and suddenly things don’t seem quite so completely shit.
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“. . . knight in shining armor is not a realistic option. But there’s a part of me that wants a huge, amazing romance. I want passion. I want to be swept off my feet. I want an earthquake, or a . . . I don’t know, a huge whirlwind . . . something exciting. Sometimes I feel as if there’s this whole new, thrilling life waiting for me out there, and if I can just—”
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“ ‘Living well is the best revenge.’ George Herbert.”
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As I leave the office in the evening, I feel all agitated, like one of those snow globes you see resting peacefully on shop counters. I was perfectly happy being an ordinary, dull little Swiss village. But now Jack Harper’s come and shaken me up, and there are snowflakes all over the place, whirling around until I don’t know what I think anymore. And bits of glitter, too. Tiny bits of shiny, secret excitement.
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Because what I’ve really learned is, if you can’t be honest with your friends and colleagues and loved ones, then what is life all about?
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He got a little carried away. This is like saying Hitler was a tad aggressive.
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Confessions of a Shopaholic Shopaholic
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Can You Keep a Secret? Creator: Sophie Kinsella Format: OEB Identifier: Kins_0440334861 Language:
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Setting & Locations edit
London, England
- Schottland
- Mein Herz
- London
- Sind
- Panik
- Office of Glen Oil's: It is the said company's headquarters in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Paris
- Gesichtsausdruck
- Maida Vale: The place where Connor's apartment is located.
- Clerkenwell: The place where a members' only club conduct its gatherings or parties.
- Clapham: The place where Antonio's Italian restaurant is located.
- Islington: The place where Emma's apartment is located.
- Panther Building: The place where the Panther Corporation resides. This is also where Emma works.
- Mayfair: A very posh place where a very private restaurant is located.
Organizations edit
- Panther Corporation: A company in London where Emma works. The maker of Panther Bars, Panther Cola, and sportswear.
First Sentence edit
Of course I have secrets.
Table of Contents edit
From ONE to TWENTY-SEVEN
Series & Lists edit
This is book 97 of 26 in Top selling 100 books 1998-2010 (Guardian). (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Amber Spyglass, and followed by In a Sunburned Country.
This book is in Sophia Kinsella books. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Sophie Kinsella (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Enrique Alda Delgado (Translator) - spanish translator
- Daphné Bernard (Translator)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Black Swam
Country: UK
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 9780440241904
Page Count: 364
Publisher: Black Swam
Country: UK
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 9780440241904
Page Count: 364
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- Dewey: 823.92
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