In Office Hours
In Office Hours by Lucy Kellaway, published by Penguin Books in 2011, is a contemporary fiction work that delves into the complexities of office romance. This 342-page novel presents a satirical exploration of the lives of two women, Stella Bradberry and Bella Chambers, who navigate their careers at a prestigious London firm while engaging in affairs with male colleagues. The narrative captures the challenges and consequences of their choices, revealing how their personal lives intertwine with their professional ambitions.
Readers will find a sharp and humorous examination of workplace dynamics, as both women confront the repercussions of their actions. The story highlights themes of romance, betrayal, and the often absurd nature of corporate culture. With its witty observations and engaging plot, In Office Hours offers a thought-provoking look at the risks involved in mixing love and work, making it a relevant read for those interested in contemporary relationships and satire.
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Lucy Kellaway, author of Martin Lukes: Who Moved My Blackberry?, explores the taboo of the office romance in her astutely observed and wickedly funny work satire In Office Hours.
Stella Bradberry and Bella Chambers work at the same high-achieving, high-end London firm. Bella is a pretty, young single mum, but an assistant to men with half her smarts. Stella, a go-getting, multitasking mother of two, has a seat on the board firmly in her sights.
But then these two sharp, intelligent women do something rash: they embark on affair with male colleagues they wouldn’t look twice at outside work. Suddenly, both are telling lies to friends, loved ones and workmates. In the grip of passions they cannot, nor wish to, control, they carelessly break all the rules, sabotaging friendships and careers.
They’ve risked their livelihood for love. But ending an affair is always harder than beginning one. . .
‘Funny, frank and shrewd, this comic novel is always on the money’ Independent
‘Whip-smart and blisteringly observant. Funny, truthful and cracking satire’ Sunday Times
‘Kellaway is very funny and acutely observant about workplace politics – the office here is a hotbed of passion and betrayal’ The Times
Management Columnist for the Financial Times, Lucy Kellaway, lampoons modern corporate culture in her two novels: Martin Lukes: Who Moved My Blackberry? and In Office Hours. You can follow Lucy on Twitter @lucykellaway or on her Financial Times blog and podcast.
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