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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.
