Description
Lacey Yeager is a captivating and ambitious young woman determined to conquer the New York City art world, armed with charm, intelligence, and an insatiable hunger for success. Beginning her career at Sotheby's, she navigates the glittering but treacherous landscape of high-stakes art dealing, using her magnetic charisma to forge powerful connections among collectors, dealers, and society's elite. As Lacey climbs the social and professional ladder with remarkable speed, her journey becomes inextricably linked to the dramatic rise and fall of the art market itself, mirroring the economic booms and busts that define America from the late 1990s to the present day. Steve Martin's sophisticated debut novel explores ambition, beauty, and the moral compromises that accompany the pursuit of wealth and status in a world where art and commerce collide. A compelling portrait of a woman willing to do whatever it takes to reach the top, this novel examines the price of success and the consequences of playing the game at the highest levels.
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paperback
Grand Central Publishing
Published Nov 23, 2010
304 pages
ISBN: 9780446573641
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First Published
2010
Language
en
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin.