Rupert Campbell-Black takes centre stage once more, this time in the cut-throat world of flat racing.

Rupert is consumed by one obsession: that Love Rat, his adored grey horse, be proclaimed champion stallion. He longs to trounce Roberto's Revenge, the stallion owned by his detested rival Cosmo Rannaldini, which means abandoning his racing empire at Penscombe and his darling wife Taggie, and chasing winners in the richest races worldwide, from Dubai to Los Angeles to Melbourne.

Luckily, the fort at home is held by Rupert's assistant Gav, a genius with horses, fancied by every stable lass, but damaged by alcoholism and a vile wife. When Gala, a grieving but ravishing Zimbabwean widow moves to Penscombe as carer for Rupert's wayward father, it is not just Gav who is attracted to her: a returning Rupert finds himself dangerously tempted.

Gala adores horses, and when she switches to working in the yard, her carer's job is taken by a devastatingly handsome South African man who claims to be gay but seems far keener on caring for the angelic Taggie. And as increasingly sinister acts of sabotage strike at Penscombe, the game of musical loose boxes gathers apace . . .

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'Packed with warmth, wit, and unforgettable characters, this is an utterly joyous read' Daily Express
'Pure, unadulterated joy' Sophie Kinsella
'It's Cooper doing what she does best ... it's a thoroughly enjoyable roll in the hay' The Times
'Witty and wonderful, as always' Trisha Ashley
'This endlessly fun humdinger of a novel is an absolute riot' Heat

The glorious new novel from Jilly Cooper, featuring Rupert Campbell-Black and a raft of characters new and old, human and equine

About the Author

Jilly Cooper is a journalist, author and media superstar. The author of many number one bestselling books, she lives in Gloucestershire.

She has been awarded honorary doctorates by the Universities of Gloucestershire and Anglia Ruskin, and won the inaugural Comedy Women in Print lifetime achievement award in 2019. She was also appointed DBE in 2024 for services to literature and charity.

Reviews
Packed with warmth, wit and unforgettable characters, this is an utterly joyous read and fans of Cooper will doubtless find it a complete delight * DAILY EXPRESS *
Jilly is about bringing joy into your life: daft, silly, boozy joy . . . There is no one else like Cooper. * GUARDIAN *
I couldn't have loved this delightful doorstep of a read any more * DAILY MAIL *
Reading Mount! was pure, unadulterated joy and makes me want to move to Rutshire, instantly. Jilly Cooper is on top, effervescent form, and I loved every moment * Sophie Kinsella *
Racier than ever, totally un-put-downable and tremendous fun. What a treat! * Catherine Alliott *



Book Information
ISBN 9780552170284
Author Jilly Cooper
Format Paperback
Page Count 736
Imprint Corgi Books
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Weight(grams) 492g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 127mm * 32mm