British author whose 'bonkbuster' novels — Riders, Rivals, Polo — combining sexual adventure with aristocratic British social settings became defining works of British popular fiction.
Created the 'bonkbuster' as a recognized British literary genre — long, character-rich novels combining explicit sexuality with detailed social satire of the English upper classes — achieving lasting commercial success through sheer entertainment.
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