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David Federman, a shy and witty freshman, comes to Harvard with hopes of finding a welcoming community of like‑minded peers. Early impressions are dim, and even the friendly advances of someone as plain‑looking as Sara feel futile. His world shifts when he meets Veronica Morgan Wells—both beautiful and intelligent—and becomes determined to win her affection and gain entry into her upscale Upper East Side milieu. David is willing to compromise his moral standards for this chance at happiness, yet both he and Veronica conceal hidden aspects of themselves, leaving him to navigate a complex web of relationships and self‑discovery.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Teddy Wayne
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