The Talented Miss Farwell
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
In this electrifying page-turner of greed and obsession, we meet a captivating female con artist, Becky Farwell, whose dual existence blurs the lines between survival and self-invention. At the end of the 1990s, Becky thrives in the art world, having made a fortune at Christie's in New York City, where she sells her extraordinary collection for a staggering profit. Dressed in high fashion and sipping fine champagne, she embodies the image of a successful art collector. However, opinions about her vary; some view her as a savvy businesswoman, while others see her as a ruthless capitalist, more interested in profit than art. In stark contrast, in the small town of Pierson, Illinois, she is known as Becky, a quiet single woman living in her family's farmhouse. As the town's treasurer, she diligently manages finances, often finding ways to secure additional funds for the struggling community. Unbeknownst to her neighbors, Becky siphons money into a separate account to support her art habit, repaying Pierson whenever possible. Yet, as her high-stakes deals escalate, her debts grow unmanageable. The tension mounts as Becky juggles her dual identities, raising the question: how long can she maintain her precarious double life?
