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Workhorse: A Gripping Tale of Glamour and Ambition

1/22/2026

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Story summary
  • Caroline Palmer's novel Workhorse follows Clodagh, or Clo, as she navigates the declining world of women's magazines in the early 2000s, published by 4th Estate and retailing for £16.99.
  • Clo's ambition and envy toward glamorous colleagues drive a coming-of-age and grifter story about outsider emotions.
  • The narrative critiques the fashion industry's superficiality, even as it offers engaging glimpses of glamour.