
Annalena McAfee
4 SeriesAnnalena McAfee is an English author known for her fiction and children's books. She has a distinguished career in journalism, having served as the arts and literary editor of the Financial Times and founding the Guardian Review, which she edited for six years. McAfee has also judged prestigious awards such as the Orange Prize for Fiction and the South Bank Show Awards. She resides in London with her husband, author Ian McEwan.
In "The Girl Who Got to Number One" by Annalena McAfee, ordinary schoolgirl Abigail's life transforms when she is discovered as a pop singer. Her manager takes control of her entire existence, overseeing her records, wardrobe, social engagements, and even her romances. As Abigail's career skyrockets, her personal life deteriorates, highlighting the cost of fame.