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Mary Dixie Carter

    Mary Dixie Carter's writing delves into the complexities of human relationships and moral quandaries. Her prose is noted for its incisiveness and its ability to capture the subtle nuances of emotion. Through her narratives, Carter explores themes of identity, social standing, and the search for truth in ambiguous circumstances. Her writing style is both refined and accessible, offering readers a profound and engaging literary experience.

    Mary Dixie Carter
    The Photographer
    • 2021

      The Photographer

      • 360 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.3(89)Add rating

      "As a photographer, Delta Dawn observes the seemingly perfect lives of New York City's elite: snapping photos of their children's birthday parties, transforming images of stiff hugs and tearstained faces into visions of pure joy, and creating moments these parents long for. ARE MADE OF BEAUTIFUL LIES But when Delta is hired for Natalie Straub's eleventh birthday, she finds herself wishing she wasn't behind the lens but a part of the scene--in the Straub family's gorgeous home and elegant life. THE TRUTH WILL BE EXPOSED That's when Delta puts her plan in place, by babysitting for Natalie; befriending her mother, Amelia; finding chances to listen to her father, Fritz. Soon she's bathing in the master bathtub, drinking their expensive wine, and eyeing the beautifully finished garden apartment in their townhouse. It seems she can never get close enough, until she discovers that photos aren't all she can manipulate"--

      The Photographer