Campaign Ruby

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***Campaign Ruby* is a delightful combination of fashion, faux pas and the unexpected fun of federal politics.** Meet Ruby Stanhope: late-twenties, workaholic investment banker, Notting Hill fashionista. But that was yesterday. Today Ruby is retrenched, hungover, £2000 poorer – holding a same-day, non-refundable ticket to Melbourne. Arriving in the middle of a heatwave, she meets the Leader of the Opposition at a party and is drafted to work on his election campaign. Out of her depth, and dealing with a breakneck schedule, a hot (off-limits) journalist, imminent deportation and a malfunctioning wardrobe, Ruby must do her best to win the election and find love. **Jessica Rudd** , 28, had three career changes in as many years – law, PR, politics – but is now going steady with her life as a writer. She hopes *Ruby Blues* , sequel to *Campaign Ruby* , will give her readers as many laughs as she had writing it. Jessica is based in Beijing. ‘From the first page…you know you are in for a fabulous time. It’s a roller-coaster, high-heeled adventure…filled with intriguing media moments, wardrobe disasters, travelling hiccups and a selection of romantic encounters. Extremely enjoyable.’ *Woman’s Day* ‘Jessica Rudd’s debut novel is a light-hearted, skilfully written political romp…Her language is fresh and she is all the more impressive because of the momentum she sustains, a rarity among first-time novelists. *Campaign Ruby* is the Gen Y comedy of manners par excellence…If Kevin Rudd had been as funny as his daughter, our nation’s history might be different. She has all the values – family, loyalty, friendship – but doesn’t take herself too seriously; she has a charming gift for language…comedy writing is never easy, but a comedy of political manners – how cool is that?’ Natasha Stott Despoja, *Age* ‘Rudd is very good at balancing the serious side of politic with the slapstick antics that are de rigueur in chick lit. There are comic moments that are genuinely snort-worthy…Rudd’s pacing throughout is excellent – there’s rarely a moment where the narrative energy flags – and she has a great ear for dialogue.’ *Weekend Australian* ‘Think Bridget Jones on the campaign trail with some surprising humour.’ *Hobart Mercury*