Wicked Pleasures
Wicked Pleasures by Penny Vincenzi is a reprint edition published by Harry N. Abrams on September 24, 2013. This 640-page novel explores the intricate dynamics of a family saga set from the 1950s to the end of the twentieth century, juxtaposing the summer homes of New York’s elite in the Hamptons with the English countryside. The narrative delves into the lives of characters who are not the biological children of Alexander, Earl of Caterham, revealing themes of power and greed as the family’s banking business faces potential ruin.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of intense relationships that are tested against the backdrop of wealth and societal expectations. The story captures the essence of familial ties and the complexities that arise within them, reflecting the struggles of the mega-rich. With its focus on the interplay of personal and financial crises, Wicked Pleasures offers a detailed examination of life among the elite, making it a notable addition to the genre of fiction.
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None of them are the children of Alexander, Earl of Caterham, who was married to their mother for almost twenty years. A family saga that takes the reader right from the 1950s to the end of the twentieth century, and set between the Hamptons summer homes of New York’s elite and the English countryside familiar to any fan of British period drama, it’s a tale of the power and greed of the mega-rich, as the great banking business upon which the family’s fortunes are won and lost comes to the brink of ruin. Intense relationships, both old and new, are tested to the utmost in this grand and unputdownable summer read.
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