Becky Bloomwood has a fabulous flat in Londons trendiest neighborhood, a troupe of glamorous socialite friends, and a closet brimming with the seasons must-haves. The only trouble is, she cant actually afford itnot any of it. Her job writing at Successful Saving magazine not only bores her to tears, it doesnt pay much at all. And lately Beckys been chased by dismal letters from the bankletters with large red sums she cant bear to read. She tries cutting back. But none of her efforts succeeds. Her only consolation is to buy herself something.

Finally a story arises that Becky actually cares about, and her front-page article catalyzes a chain of events that will transform her lifeand the lives of those around herforever.