Peter Lefcourt, a refugee from the trenches of Hollywood, established himself as a screenwriter and producer. His prose bravely delves into the darker aspects of human nature and societal taboos, often laced with sharp wit and keen insight. Lefcourt's work primarily explores the intricate relationships between power, sexuality, and public perception, exposing the hypocrisy and absurdity of contemporary life. His distinctive style is characterized by irony and provocative questions that compel readers to ponder the boundaries of morality and social conventions.
Charlie is a small-time Hollywood producer who's bought one too many Mercedes on credit and whose mortgage is bigger than the debt of most Third World countries, and now he can't get a picture made anywhere. And just when he's most desperate, a miracle drops into his lap. Lefcourt is the bestselling author of The Dreyfus Affair.