Summary
Dame Jilly Cooper, a famous British author known for the Rutshire Chronicles series, died at 88 after a fall. Queen Camilla and many others paid tribute to her literary contributions and personal warmth. Cooper sold over 11 million books and created a new genre in literature.
Key Facts
- Dame Jilly Cooper was a British author known for the Rutshire Chronicles.
- She died at 88 years old after a fall.
- Queen Camilla described her as a "legend" and praised her impact on literature.
- The series Rivals, part of the Rutshire Chronicles, was adapted into a Disney+ series last year.
- Cooper sold more than 11 million copies of her books in the UK.
- She started her career as a journalist and published her first book in 1969.
- Her writing often featured themes like class, sex, and society with humor and sharp observations.
