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Nice Work (If You Can Get It) Kindle Edition

by Celia Imrie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 2,438 ratings
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Witty and enchanting, the second novel from the well-loved actress and author of Not Quite Nice follows the hilarious exploits of expats in the South of France.

Somewhere on the French Riviera, tucked between glitzy Monte Carlo and Cannes' red carpets, lies the pretty town of Bellevue-Sur-Mer. Sheltered from the glittering melee, it is home to many an expat--including an enterprising team who plan to open a new restaurant.

Snapping up a local property and throwing themselves into preparations, Theresa, Carol, William and Benjamin's plans are proceeding unnervingly well. But when Theresa encounters a mysterious intruder, she begins to wonder what secrets the building is concealing.

Meanwhile Sally, an actress who gave up the stage to live in quiet anonymity, has decided not to be involved. The famous Cannes Film Festival is on and she is far too busy entertaining unexpected visitors from her past, and an intriguingly handsome Russian.

As the razzmatazz of the festival begins to spill over into Bellevue-Sur-Mer, its inhabitants become entangled in complex love triangles and conflicting business interests. With the race on to get the restaurant open in time, the gang find themselves knee-deep in skulduggery, and realize they can no longer tell who's nasty . . . and who's nice.
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    December 13, 2016
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Editorial Reviews

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"A lovely read . . . A story that gradually unfolds into something delightful." - Kirkus Reviews

"Imrie's movie-like farce is an enjoyable, lighthearted read." - Booklist

"Fun . . . Her work has definite joie de vivre and a sunny, good-natured feel." ―The Daily Mail

"A very witty novel by a very witty woman. Hugely entertaining." ―Julian Fellowes, creator of DOWNTON ABBEY, on NOT QUITE NICE

"A warm, light-hearted, fast-paced tale that fans of Peter Mayle will enjoy." ―Joanne Harris, author of CHOCOLAT, on NOT QUITE NICE

"A delicious piece of entertainment . . . The characters are a hoot and their antics are hilarious; even better, Theresa is a fabulous cook and Imrie includes the recipes of her signature dishes." ―The Times on NOT QUITE NICE

"This debut from national treasure actress Celia perfectly captures the colour of ex-pat life and the glitz and glamour of the South of France. A shaft of early summer sunshine, a funny, spirited read." ―The Daily Mail on NOT QUITE NICE

"A hugely enjoyable romp of a novel with eccentric characters, a delightful background and a savoury tang of crime." ―Katie Fforde, author of A PERFECT PROPOSAL, on NOT QUITE NICE

"A comic caper set among the tangled lives of a group of expats in a southern French village." ―The Observer on NOT QUITE NICE

"Utterly delicious in every way." ―Joanna Lumley, actress, on NOT QUITE NICE

About the Author

Celia Imrie is an Olivier award-winning and Screen Actors Guild-nominated actress. She is known for her film roles in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Calendar Girlsand Nanny McPhee. Celia Imrie has recently starred in the major films Bridget Jones's Baby, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, Year by the Sea and A Cure for Wellness. In 2016 she also appeared in FX's new comedy series Better Things, and returned to the stage in King Lear at The Old Vic. 2017 so far has seen Celia Imrie appear in psychological horror A Cure For Wellness. Celia Imrie is the author of an autobiography, The Happy Hoofer, and two top ten Sunday Times bestselling novels, Not Quite Niceand Nice Work (If You Can Get It).

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01H1RFD06
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury USA; 1st edition (December 13, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 13, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 672 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 402 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 2,438 ratings

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Celia Imrie is an Olivier Award-winning and Screen Actors Guild-nominated actress. She is known for her film roles in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Calendar Girls, Nanny McPhee, Bridget Jones, Absolutely Fabulous, Finding Your Feet, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Good Grief. She is currently filming in the Netflix series The Diplomat. Celia Imrie is also the author of her autobiography, The Happy Hoofer, and the top ten Sunday Times bestselling novels in the Nice Trilogy – Not Quite Nice, Nice Work (If You Can Get It) and A Nice Cup of Tea – Sail Away and Orphans of the Storm.

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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Louisiana
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2022
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Good character development, light, funny. A good enjoyable read!
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carolm
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved the story
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2016
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Loved the story, the writing flows easily. I liked the characters ( larger than life, but not over the top) and the setting of the French coast was enjoyable too.
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Zuri
3.0 out of 5 stars Candyfloss on the Riviera.
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2017
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It's okay. Just barely okay. It's a light read full of unbelievable characters and ridiculous situations, and all the characters often completely confused me. It's highly unlikely that retired English-speaking people on the French Riviera could find such a promising location for their restaurant, as they don't seem to have much money. Also, they seem to sail fairly effortlessly past the dreaded French bureaucracy! A colourful bunch of characters weave in an our of the story, some quite over the top, but French locals are totally absent in this group. The British expats cleave together. The business of the valuable tiles I did not understand. But if you intend to read it, I cannot explain any further, apart from saying the tile bit sounded highly unlikely ... The story meanders as if the author made up bits of it quickly, like pulling rabbits out of hats. Nonetheless, I did finish the book and even sniggered a few times. Read it and decide, keeping in mind it is absolute candyfloss.
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L
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous and funny!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2017
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Delightful book!! It was perfect for my holiday and the author is hilarious! I had a smile on my face the whole time I read it and may have even chuckled to myself a few times. I loved her first book and her second one was just as fun! Wish she would write another one set in the French Riviera!
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Dylan Weston
4.0 out of 5 stars A recipe to enjoyment
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016
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I enjoyed it thoroughly and also the recipes at the end of many chapters.
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Catherine E. Shearer
5.0 out of 5 stars Light-Hearted and Fun
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016
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Sometimes I simply want to be entertained and this book did that. I was hooked from the start and reluctantly closed the cover when I could no longer keep my eyes open. The storyline was humorous and the plotline absolutely believable. The characters were warm and fuzzy and I found myself wanting to be part of this group of friends.

Definitely worth the time.
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Gary K. McCormick
3.0 out of 5 stars Frantic and scattered plot wanders all around the French Riviera
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2019
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The biggest problems with his book are that there are too many too-similar characters and too much going on. The entire trilogy would have benefited from a little time spent sitting back and re-evaluating the overall story arc and the interactions between the characters, as well as trimming back on some of the sub-plots. And frankly, the forever-bitching-and-sniping-at-each-other gay couple are a tiresome cliché.
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Julie.H
1.0 out of 5 stars The three “Nice” books
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2020
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This review is for all three books in the series, Not Quite Nice, A Nice Cup of Tea, and Nice Work (If You Can Get It). Honestly these were such vapid books with the most uninteresting stupid characters, written so poorly that it was difficult to keep going. I thought after the first that they must get better. But they did not. Each one was as bad as the last. I was not immersed in the French Riviera, so many writers pull you in, making you feel as if you are on holiday. These books do not. They could be set anywhere. The characters all have absolutely vile children, each of the main (and peripheral) characters are singularly and jointly so stupid it bears incredulity. none of the protagonists are fleshed out. They are described in one dimension without any interesting traits....they are forgettable. They never grow or change. They fall for the same con repeatedly. There is no wit, no snappy dialogue, no happy outcome for any of them. The premise of each of these books could have had such a different and more interesting storyline with uplifting endings, instead we are stuck reading the same miserable drivel over and over. There isn’t a single likeable or relatable character in any of the three books. They are all caricatures of stereotypes. These are all lazy, poorly written books. Save your money, save your time, and read something that transports and makes you enjoy the journey. These, unfortunately, are NOT those books.
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Terri C
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in Australia on January 14, 2017
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The characters were very likeable and I enjoyed their lives during the book. I have read both books and thoroughly enjoyed them
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Telemanr
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2016
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Read the first book and equally enjoyed the second. Enjoy the author's acting too. Ah Acorn Antiques...it's on YouTube. Look it up.
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Hugh Fraser
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced, funny and stylish!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2016
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I was delighted to rejoin Theresa and her friends in Bellevue-Sur-Mer as they continue to navigate the challenges and intrigues of ex-patriot life on the Cote d’Azur. Set against the background of the Cannes Film Festival, this is a thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable novel in which a great many colourful and interesting characters struggle to deal with appalling spouses, demanding offspring, dubious romantic overtures and threats from the local criminal fraternity, as they struggle to open a fashionable restaurant. A truly engaging story and a great read!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite Nice enough.
Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2017
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I think that Celia Imrie is a very talented actress. She is witty and sparkling to the extent that just seeing her name on a cast list has me tuning in or going to the movies, no matter what the theme or location of her show. However, I'm afraid that I did find this book a disappointment. I love the Cote d'Azur and Celia has captured the ambiance perfectly. When I first visited in 1997 it was clear to me why the 'rich and famous' choose to live there. The light sparkles like nowhere else and the contrast between the 'gin palaces' in the marinas displaying all the trappings of wealth contrast so vividly with all the little houses a few blocks away with sun-scorched shutters and window-boxes full on flowers, modest homes for a number of generations. I enjoyed reading the descriptions because of the memories it brought back.
However, I thought the characters ranged from two-dimensional (William and Benjamin) to down-right irritating (Jackie) and they didn't seem to gel as a group. Perhaps I would have enjoyed this book more if I had read the first one but that shouldn't be necessary as each should be able to stand alone. It also seemed pretty unlikely that such a disparate bunch would leap into the enterprise of opening a new restaurant-and in such an over-crowded market- without accruing experience beforehand. Cooking for a few people is vastly different to preparing a largish number of meals night after night after night. The addition of a more sinister thread just over-eggs the pudding, if I may borrow a cheffy term. I struggled to finish the book, sorry Celia!
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Jane Major
4.0 out of 5 stars Read this straight after Not Quite Nice and it flows on perfectly
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2017
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Read this straight after Not Quite Nice and it flows on perfectly. Easy 'holiday' type reading, set in a well imagined ex-pat community in an equally well-drawn fictional village near Nice. The main characters formed a great ensemble cast, although if I had retired to the South of France I'm not sure I would want quite such a dramatic lifestyle! Very enjoyable, undemanding reading.
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