Nadine Dorries to write book about Boris Johnson’s ‘dramatic downfall’
Nadine Dorries is writing a book about Boris Johnson’s “dramatic downfall”, her agent Piers Blofeld has said.
The former culture secretary will publish the book next year, according to the Evening Standard. It is expected to be a further demonstration of Dorries’ loyalty to Johnson, and comes after reports that she is among a group of the former prime minister’s allies that are due to be rewarded with seats in the House of Lords. The working title of the book is The Political Assassination of Boris Johnson, suggesting that it will take aim at Rishi Sunak and others who encouraged the former prime minister to resign.
“Events lately have been stranger than fiction,” Dorries told the Standard. “And I will be drawing on that rich source material. It’s a political whodunnit.”
The MP for Mid Bedfordshire has previously written fiction, having signed a six-figure deal with the publisher Head of Zeus in 2013, shortly before she had to apologise to MPs for failing to declare her fee for being a contestant on I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!
Dorries has since written 16 novels, including the Four Streets series, set in a “tight-knit Irish Catholic community” in 1950s Liverpool, the first of which Telegraph critic Christopher Howse described as “the worst novel I’ve read in 10 years”. That didn’t stop it becoming a No 1 bestselling ebook, however, selling 100,000 digital copies within the first three months of its publication.
The publisher of Dorries’ non-fiction title has not yet been announced. Her current publisher, Head of Zeus could not be reached for comment. Dorries has not not disclosed how much money she was offered for it.
In an interview with the Sunday Times in October, when Liz Truss was prime minister, Dorries likened being in Johnson’s cabinet to having “protective wings around you”, adding: “To say I am disappointed … isn’t a strong enough word for what happened to him.”
Note: This news piece was originally published in theguardian and used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes exclusively for Human Rights.
More Stories
From PowerPoints to Prose: Navneet Jhamb on Corporate Satire and the Birth of Doublespeak
Introduction After three decades navigating the high-stakes world of global boardrooms, Navneet Jhamb has made a sharp and provocative transition...
“For me, it’s important to know the WHY of the business, rather than the WHAT.” — Pavan Kaushik
Pavan Kaushik Strategic Reputation & Corporate Communication AdvisorAdvising Promoters, CXOs, and Leadership Teams in High-Stakes Business EnvironmentsExecutive Profile Pavan Kaushik...
Exclusive Conversation with Amiett Kumar: Manifestation, Mindset & the Power of Consistent Action
TLT: Namaste, Amiett Ji. It is our absolute pleasure to feature you in this edition of our magazine. Over the...
Weekend Reads: Captivating Books to Refresh Your Mind This Weekend
Looking to step into a new world or clear your head this weekend? We’ve put together a curated collection of...
Game Changers: New Book Spotlights 18 Unsung Indian Heroes Who Transformed Their Communities
Author Uday Shankar has released a new book titled Game Changers: Lessons on Resilience and Success from Everyday Heroes, published...
One by One by Ruth Ware: When Isolation Turns Deadly
Psychological thrillers often rely on fear, deception, and suspense, but few manage to create an atmosphere as tense and immersive...

