New York Times bestselling author Lauren Weisberger returns with a novel starring one of her favorite characters from The Devil Wears PradaEmily Charlton, first assistant to Miranda Priestly, now a highly successful image consultant whos just landed the client of a lifetime.
Welcome to Greenwich, CT, where the lawns and the women are perfectly manicured, the Titos and sodas are extra strong, and everyone has something to say about the infamous new neighbor.
Lets be clear: Emily Charlton, Miranda Priestlys ex-assistant, does not do the suburbs. Shes working in Hollywood as an image consultant to the stars, but recently, Emilys lost a few clients. Shes hopeless with social media. The new guard is nipping at her heels. She needs a big opportunity, and she needs it now.
Karolina Hartwell is as A-list as they come. Shes the former face of LOreal. A mega-supermodel recognized the world over. And now, the gorgeous wife of the newly elected senator from New York, Graham, who also has his eye on the presidency. Its all very Kennedy-esque, right down to the public philandering and Karolinas arrest for a DUIwith a Suburban full of other peoples children.
Miriam is the link between them. Until recently she was a partner at one of Manhattans most prestigious law firms. But when Miriam moves to Greenwich and takes time off to spend with her children, she never could have predicted that being stay-at-home mom in an uber-wealthy town could have more pitfalls than a stressful legal career.
Emily, Karolina, and Miriam make an unlikely trio, but they desperately need each other. Together, theyll navigate the social landmines of life in Americas favorite suburb on steroids, revealing the truthsand the liesthat simmer just below the glittering surface. With her signature biting style, Lauren Weisberger offers a dazzling look into another sexy, over-the-top world, where nothing is as it appears.
Dive into the glittering, scandalous world of Greenwich, Connecticut, with Lauren Weisberger's "The Wives: Emily Charlton is Back in a New Devil Wears Prada Novel." This wickedly witty and thoroughly entertaining read revisits the iconic Emily Charlton, Miranda Priestly's former first assistant, and throws her headfirst into the viper's nest of suburban privilege. Forget the stiletto-sharp corners of Runway magazine; Emily's navigating manicured lawns, potent cocktails, and secrets simmering beneath a veneer of perfection. Having conquered (and perhaps slightly scorched) the Hollywood image consulting scene, Emily finds herself needing a career resurrection. Social media baffles her, and the younger generation is breathing down her neck. Enter Karolina Hartwell, a fallen supermodel and the wife of a rising political star with presidential ambitions. Karolina's recent DUI arrest, involving a minivan full of other people's children, threatens to derail everything. Emily sees Karolina as her ticket back to the top, but untangling Karolinas messy life proves to be a challenge unlike any she's faced before. Adding another layer to the drama is Miriam, a former high-powered Manhattan lawyer who traded her stressful career for the seemingly idyllic life of a stay-at-home mom in Greenwich. She quickly discovers that suburbia holds its own set of cutthroat competitions and hidden dangers. Miriam's connection to both Emily and Karolina throws these three unlikely allies together, forming a bond forged in the fires of scandal and social pressure. Weisberger masterfully crafts a narrative that's both laugh-out-loud funny and surprisingly insightful. "The Wives" isn't just a superficial romp through the lives of the wealthy and beautiful; it's a sharp commentary on ambition, female friendship, and the impossible expectations placed on women in the 21st century. Prepare to be captivated by the intricate web of relationships, the shocking secrets, and the irresistible charm of Emily Charlton as she navigates a world where appearances are everything, and nothing is quite as it seems. Readers who enjoyed "The Devil Wears Prada" will relish this return to Weisberger's signature blend of wit, glamour, and biting social commentary. Its a perfect escape for anyone who loves a page-turning story with strong female characters and a healthy dose of scandal. Get ready to be thoroughly entertained and perhaps even a little bit horrified by the glamorous, gossipy world of "The Wives."