The story follows Jenny St. John, an aspiring actress whose career never took off after her first film flopped. Now, two decades later, she survives as a psychic life coach until the murder of her former director, Serge, disrupts her life. Mistaken for Serge's missing ex-wife, Genevieve, Jenny infiltrates a wealthy social circle to uncover the truth. As she navigates this dangerous world, she discovers unsettling secrets about her own past, all while evading a potential killer.
The book delves into the cultural impact of Duran Duran, a band that defined the extravagant spirit of the 1980s. It explores their journey from humble beginnings in Birmingham to their rise as icons of glam and excess. Through a collection of witty and insightful essays, the narrative captures the band's enduring allure and the complex emotions they evoke in fans. With a blend of humor and affection, it examines their legacy and continued relevance in the music scene, promising an engaging exploration of their storied history.
Burned out and bitter after a string of disappointments, Nicola Strozyk takes a short-term gig assisting Laurie Sparks, the design world's reigning enfant terrible. Barely in his twenties, Laurie has built himself an empire encompassing a chic Manhattan boutique and a role on an obnoxious reality series. Part worldly sophisticate and part cheerful scatterbrain, Laurie is beautiful and extravagant; at nearly twice his age, Nicola is jaded and resolutely unglamorous. When Laurie becomes obsessed with tracking down the origins of a mysterious coat, he and Nicola embark upon a champagne-fueled quest that takes them from the New York catwalks to glittery Hollywood parties and posh hotel suites in Paris. What begins as a lark takes an ominous turn when they start to unravel a decades-old mystery surrounding the murders of two young models. Nicola must protect Laurie from a pair of deadly threats: a mercurial fellow designer hell-bent on burying a dark secret, and an obsessive killer who has fixed his sights on nubile young Laurie. -- page 4 of cover
