A Kept Woman

Glamour, Ambition, and the Price of Success

A Kept Woman by Louise Bagshawe, published in 2004 by Orion, is a fast-paced and irresistibly glamorous novel about love, betrayal, and the fierce world of ambition. With her signature blend of sass, sophistication, and emotional drama, Bagshawe crafts a story that’s both stylish and deeply addictive.

The novel follows Diana Foxton, a wealthy socialite who seems to have it all—married to a high-flying Wall Street executive, living a life of luxury and ease. But when her husband abruptly leaves her for another woman, Diana’s world crashes around her. Suddenly stripped of her status and security, she must reinvent herself in a world she barely understands.

Determined not to be a victim, Diana dives into the cutthroat business scene of New York, discovering strengths she never knew she had. Along the way, she encounters love, rivalry, and the opportunity to rise again—this time on her own terms.

A Kept Woman is a delicious blend of power, passion, and personal growth. Perfect for fans of contemporary women’s fiction with a strong, stylish heroine and a sharp edge of realism, it’s a story of finding your voice when everything else is lost.