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After a coveted internship falls apart, fresh‑graduate Tia Monroe finds herself at the service of legendary New York Times critic Michael Saltz, who has lost his sense of taste. He offers her the chance to ghostwrite his reviews, promising lavish meals, designer clothing, and a lifetime of opportunity. Within weeks, Tia’s life is transformed by four‑star dinners, celebrity chefs, and an endless expense account at Bergdorf Goodman. Yet when her writing appears in print and Michael takes the credit, the glamorous veneer begins to crack. Tia must confront the cost of ambition and decide how far she is willing to go for the life she craves in New York’s competitive culinary scene.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Jessica Tom
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