Introduction In this Pygmalion tale of a novelist turned bond trader, Martha McPhee brings to life the greed and riotous wealth of New York during the heady days of the second gilded age. India Palmer, living the cash-strapped existence of the writer, is visiting wealthy friends in Maine when a yellow biplane swoops down from [...]
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Portrait of the Walrus by a Young Artist by Laurie Foos
Portrait of the Walrus by a Young Artist Laurie Foos ISBN:9780156005432 About the book: A “baroque, surreal, and witty” novel (Ms.) about art, bowling, sex, and hairspray. “A mad tale of a mad genius, by a young author who may be a genius herself” (Kirkus Reviews). Discussion Questions: Q. Frances wants to become an artist [...]
