The Stone Girl is a riveting tale of deception, vengeance and power set against the haunting beauty of the Adirondack wilderness.
Dirk Wittenborn Books
January 1, 1952
Dirk Wittenborn is a novelist, screenwriter, and producer whose work delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal dynamics. His writing is characterized by a keen insight into the human psyche, often exploring themes of power, identity, and the search for meaning in the contemporary world. Wittenborn's style is both sophisticated and accessible, allowing readers to connect deeply with his characters and their journeys. His work leaves a lasting impression, prompting reflection long after the final page.
1978: Lower East Side, New York. Fifteen-year-old Finn Earl's mother, Liz, is a thirty-two year-old masseuse with a taste for cocaine. When Liz's habit forces them to flee the city, they find protection under the wing of one her clients, ageing billionaire Mr Osborne. In Vlyvalle, a golden playground for the super-rich, Finn discovers a people who are stranger, more savage, and more secretive than any tribe in NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. Offered a new life and new friends amongst the decadent and beautiful denizens of Osborne's empire, Finn falls in love and grows up fast. He's living a twisted approximation of the American dream - and for a moment everything he wants is there for the taking. But in America, social-climbing is a blood sport. Even on what should be the happiest night of Finn's life, on an island in the middle of a private lake, naked and high with Maya, Osborne's bewitching granddaughter, someone is watching him from the depths of the forest… and laughing. A modern coming-of-age novel in the tradition of HUCKLEBERRY FINN, and a portrait of America as vivid and strange as THE GREAT GATSBY, FIERCE PEOPLE marks the emergence of a dazzling new talent.
Zoe
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
A captivating story of teenage rebellion, romance, and glamour by the author of Fierce People.
Friedrich, an ambitious professor of psychology at Yale 1952, has stumbled upon a drug that promises happiness, and that can make him a famous man. When his experiment goes awry, and a research subject commits murder, the consequences will haunt him and his family forever
The Social Climber's Bible
- 297 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Welcome fledging Social Climbers! Allow us to show you the way. Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it, so what’s the big deal? You shouldn’t be punished for wanting to improve your lot in life! This is America, after all. In the grand tradition of True Prep and The Hipster Handbook, The Social Climber’s Bible will teach you everything you need to know to become a pro Mountaineer:The Art of Social Climbing at gallery openings, cocktail parties, and funerals Social Climbing as a family How to handle sex, dating, marriage, and love Your social climbing IQ and how to improve it How to spot a Big Fish, Whale, Turtle or Unicorn, and what they can do for you Johnson & Johnson heiress Jazz Johnson is a lifelong insider in that rarefied world that fans of both Downton Abbey and Gossip Girl dream about. Raconteur Dirk Wittenborn is old enough to remember when sex was safe and cocaine wasn’t addictive. In short, Jazz belongs to some of the most exclusive clubs in the world, whereas Dirk has been kicked out of them. Who better to guide you?
