The Monster of Harrods
Al-Fayed and the secret, shameful history of a British institution
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An unflinching exposé of Mohamed Al-Fayed's 25-year reign at Harrods
DECADES OF ABUSE.
DOZENS OF VICTIMS.
NO CONSEQUENCES.
To the public, he was the eccentric owner of one of the world's great department stores. But behind closed doors, Fayed ruled with cruelty, humiliation and unchecked abuse.
Why were his crimes ignored?
Why did those in power look the other way?
This explosive investigation lays bare the power, corruption and complicity at the heart of an iconic British institution.
Drawing on firsthand interviews with former staff, allies, executives and police officers,The Monster of Harrodsexposes chilling accounts of misconduct, many revealed here for the first time. Through court records, testimonies and unpublished material, the book uncovers the shocking truth of:
o The irreparable damage to victims' lives
o The NDAs, threats and systemic failures that kept them silent
o The staggering indifference of those who knew but did nothing
This isn't just about one man's abuse of power - it's about the culture that enabled him.The Monster of Harrodspresents damning new evidence, and asks urgent questions of the people and institutions who stood by.
Ultimately, this is a book about courage - the courage of the survivors who have stepped forward to reclaim their narratives from a man who tried to reduce them to objects. Their testimony stands as both an indictment of the past and a warning for the future.
Their bravery demands nothing less than our complete attention.
About this Author
Alison Kervin is an award-winning writer, biographer, journalist and author of 14 books. She became the first female sports editor of a national newspaper when she took over the reins at the Mail on Sunday in 2013. She was awarded an OBE in 2017. She was COSMOPOLITAN's 'Woman of Achievement' and has won 'Feature Writer of the Year', 'Interviewer of the Year' and 'Magazine Editor of the Year'. Alison runs Gold Medals Media Agency, and writes for The Sunday Times and The Spectator.
Reviews
'Sensational new book' - MAIL ON SUNDAY
'Bombshell book' - THE SUN
'Tell-all book' - MAIL ON SUNDAY
'Explosive new book' - DAILY MAIL
'Kervin is a master storyteller. As the sports editor of the Mail on Sunday, she has the journalistic chops for tracking down her sources and gaining their trust. She sensitively handles the women's stories, refusing to turn away from any horrific detail without descending into voyeurism.' - THE STANDARD
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