An Object of Beauty
'Funny man Steve Martin proves his literary mettle with this genuinely good novel examining the New York art world ... Think The Devil Wears Prada with paintbrushes' Grazia
'Funny man Steve Martin proves his literary mettle with this genuinely good novel examining the New York art world ... Think The Devil Wears Prada with paintbrushes' Grazia
'Even at the age of twenty, Lacey's entry into the classroom had the pizazz of a Broadway star. . . It was apparent to everyone that Lacey was headed somewhere, although her path often left blood in the water. . .'
Lacey Yeager is beautiful, captivating, and determined to conquer the New York art scene. Groomed at Sotheby's and hungry not only to climb the career ladder but also to infiltrate the city's social elite, she charms men and women, old and young, rich. . . and even richer. Art prices are rocketing and Lacey is at the heart of the boom. But just as the art bubble look set to burst, a secret from Lacey's past emerges, threatening to detonate everything she has worked for.

