The Monster of Harrods: Al-Fayed and the Secret, Shameful History of a British Institution

Author:   Alison Kervin
Publisher:   HarperCollins Publishers
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9780008756055


Pages:   352
Publication Date:   05 June 2025
Format:   Hardback
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The Monster of Harrods: Al-Fayed and the Secret, Shameful History of a British Institution


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‘Sensational new book’ – MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘Bombshell book’ – THE SUN ‘Tell-all book’ – MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Explosive new book' – DAILY MAIL AN UNFLINCHING EXPOSÉ OF MOHAMED AL-FAYED'S 25-YEAR REIGN OF TERROR 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, Al-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 Harrods exposes chilling accounts of misconduct, many revealed here for the first time. Through court records, testimonies and unpublished material, the book uncovers: The irreparable damage to victims’ lives The NDAs, threats and systemic failures that kept them silent The staggering indifference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 Harrods presents 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. 'The extraordinary courage of these survivors, who, despite everything, were willing to relive their trauma in hope of finally being heard, should not be underestimated. Many have waited decades for acknowledgement, carrying their wounds in silence while their abuser was celebrated.'

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Author:   Alison Kervin
Publisher:   HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:   HarperCollins
Dimensions:   Width: 15.90cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.580kg
ISBN:  

9780008756055


ISBN 10:   0008756058
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   05 June 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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‘Sensational new book’ – MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘Bombshell book’ – THE SUN ‘Tell-all book’ – MAIL ON SUNDAY


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Alison Kervin is an award-winning writer, biographer and journalist. She was formerly the Chief Sports Feature Writer of The Times where she wrote a weekly interview – The Kervin Interview – for three years, featuring stars from Nick Faldo and Michael Owen to Prince Edward and Sean Connery. She is now a freelance writer and journalist, writing for the Sunday Times, Radio Times and Hello and has written six sports books. The Wag’s Diary is her debut novel.

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