Jilly Cooper: Legendary Novelist's Legacy and Impact

Jilly Cooper, the esteemed British novelist known for her 1980s bestsellers blending satire with themes of sex and class, has died at 88, her agent announced Monday.

With 11 million books sold in the UK, Cooper's work resonated profoundly, and new adaptations like Disney+'s 'Rivals' continue to captivate audiences.

Cooper, a friend of Queen Camilla, found inspiration in Gloucestershire's upscale estates. Her novels, rooted in the fictional Rutshire county, charmed readers with their vivid portrayals of upper-class adventures.

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