Handsome, and rich-by-marriage, Phillip Randall has it all. When an old acquaintance re-appears in his life, Philip is haunted by the threat of blackmail and exposure - yet refuses to accept that finally a situation has arisen that he is unable to turn to his advantage.
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The Up and Comer by Howard Roughan
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The Up and Comer Reviews
'A wonderful decline-and-fall story for our well-heeled times which captures the dubious underside of anyone who believes careerism is a noble calling. Terrific.' Douglas Kennedy 'Elegant writing, fine dialogue and deft jokes...a hugely entertaining read' Tatler
About Howard Roughan
A former creative director at J. Walter Thompson in Manhattan, Howard Roughan lives in Connecticut with his wife and is currently working on his second novel.
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