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Davis & Dash epitomizes Manhattan’s glittering publishing scene, a realm of multimillion-dollar advances and Champagne‑lit launch parties. As the fall season approaches, the publisher scrambles to outmaneuver competitors and secure its flagship list. Five authors, each desperate for success, are slated for publication on the high‑profile fall lineup—yet only one will emerge as the true bestseller. Olivia Goldsmith interweaves these authors’ tales, offering a scathing yet humorous look at the industry’s cutthroat dynamics and the intoxicating allure of literary fame.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Olivia Goldsmith
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