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- Set against the glamorous 1960s Jet Set--a failed debutante's new job as assistant to society photographer Slim Aarons takes her into Palm Beach's inner circle, and into a beguiling friendship with the star at its center, fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer"This glittering novel shines as brightly as its heroine.
- Author(s): Michelle Gable
- 368 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Historical
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"Set against the glamorous 1960s Jet Set, a novel about a failed debutante whose new job as assistant to society photographer Slim Aarons takes her into Palm Beach's inner circle, and into a beguiling friendship with the star at its center, fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer"--Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
Set against the glamorous 1960s Jet Set--a failed debutante's new job as assistant to society photographer Slim Aarons takes her into Palm Beach's inner circle, and into a beguiling friendship with the star at its center, fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer"This glittering novel shines as brightly as its heroine. A true delight." --Nicola Harrison, author of Hotel Laguna
Washington Post Best Book of April * PureWow Best Book of Summer * Woman's World Best Book of the Week
It's 1961, and for Margo Hightower, everything is about to change. True, her engagement is off, her family has fallen in scandal, and she's completely broke. But she's just been hired as assistant to photographer Slim Aarons--famous for his vibrant pictures of high society, royalty, and Hollywood stars--and she knows this opportunity is her ticket to something better.
From the bright beaches of Acapulco to glitzy parties in New York, Margo is thrown headfirst into the glamorous jet-set world she so covets, observing its ways from behind the camera as Slim's sidekick. There's Jackie Kennedy, Truman Capote's Swans, a host of Vanderbilts. Beautiful people in beautiful places.
But when they land in Palm Beach, a scene with few rules and many riches, the lines between work and play begin to blur. As Margo becomes swept up in the city's social circle--and into a friendship with heiress and rising fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer--the golden life seems increasingly in reach. Until she finds herself entangled in a complicated web of loyalties and secrets that could bring it all crashing down...
Don't miss Michelle Gable's other riveting novels:
- The Bookseller's Secret
- The Lipstick Bureau
Review Quotes
"The Beautiful People is a fascinating peek into the inner circle of fashion designer and heiress Lilly Pulitzer and her fabulous friends.... Gable is a master storyteller in this glittering novel that shines as brightly as the heroine at its center. A true delight. I devoured every page."
--Nicola Harrison, author of Hotel Laguna "As playful and fun as a Lilly Pulitzer dress. Readers will love this sparkling novel that cleverly brings to life Slim Aaron's iconic society photographs of the 1960s via an endearing heroine, witty banter, and cast of irresistible characters."
--Judithe Little, bestselling author of The Chanel Sisters "Fluffy and fun, Gable's novel takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the lives of Palm Beach jet-setters through the eyes of fictional former debutante Margo Hightower."
--Washington Post, Best Books of April
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 368
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Historical
Publisher: Graydon House
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Michelle Gable
Language: English
Street Date: April 16, 2024
TCIN: 89537099
UPC: 9781525805035
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-3560
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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