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"She wore a pale blue dress with cream piping, a dark blue belt, and a silly little schoolgirlish collar. She had nice straight shoulders. There was nothing wrong between them and her open-toed shoes, so I guess the trouble must have been somewhere behind those blue-gray eyes. They'd be trouble, of course. She looked up and called, 'Is your name, Corson?' " From the first paragraph, Max Phillips's pitch-pure ear sets the tone; we have entered a back-alley world where men are tough and women are easy; where dirty secrets clog the citadels of power. With its staccato dialogue and its strip-club fusion of sex and vengeance, Fade to Blonde ironically recalls a more innocent age.

Alma Mahler sacrifices her musical aspirations to support a succession of brilliant but challenging artists, exploring the complexities of being a muse. This novel weaves a rich tapestry of inspiration, ambition, and love, set against a backdrop of historical figures and artistic struggles. With its blend of glamour and darkness, it delves into the intricate dynamics between creativity and personal sacrifice.