Angel - Kirstie Speke

Tenant wanted, one room in house, self-contained attitude, occupation irrelevant. It's been eight weeks since Uma's husband walked out in search of some space. Eight weeks in which she's allowed herself to descend into a glorious state of self-exile and unleashed the misanthropic hermit within. But Uma needs cash and renting out a room seems to be an easy way to up her income. Before Uma knows what's hit her, Angel has turned up on her doorstep. A vision in Versace, Angel is three parts Marilyn Monroe to one part Amazon. Before long Uma finds herself succumbing to the temptation of glamour therapy (which is like retail but with better shops) and a whole new way of life. From house-mouse to party animal, Uma finds herself transformed as Angel introduces her to fabulous clubs, fetish bars, unconventional men and the joys of having big hair. 'You are what you choose to be' is Angel's maxim. But Uma realises that who Angel is could be open to interpretation