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It Girl : A Novel.
At the dawn of the 20th century, Evelyn Talbot has become the "It Girl". But the journey to stardom is not simple or straight and when Evelyn finds herself at the centre of a murder of passion declared the Crime of the Century, she is blamed for the acts of the men in her life. In the media frenzy that spirals around her, Evelyn realizes that to survive, she will have to write her own ending. But can this artists muse turned showgirl pull off the greatest act of her life? From the author of 'Finding Margaret Fuller'.
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- ISBN: 9780593873410
- Physical Description: 400 pages
- Publisher: Canada : Random House Publishing Group, 2026.
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| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | Library Bound Incorporated |
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| Subject: | FICTION / Biographical FICTION / Historical / General FICTION / Literary |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. |
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A sweeping, sensational novel of Americaâs first âIt Girl,â whose dramatic journey to center stage echoes through the decadesâfrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post
At the dawn of the twentieth century, New Yorkâs streets teem with change: electricity, automobiles, the brash young President Teddy Rooseveltâand the It Girls. As artistsâ muses and working models, these independent young women soar to stardom not because of their pedigrees or inherited wealth, but because of their talent, charisma, and irresistible beauty. Pop culture is born, and in a world alight with Mr. Edisonâs new bulbs, no one shines brighter than Americaâs sweetheart, Evelyn Talbot.
But the journey to stardom is not simple or straight. While working as a shopgirl, the young Evelyn is recruited as a studio model and soon catches the eye of the preeminent artists of the age. When Broadway comes calling, Evelyn solidifies her status as the first self-made American female celebrity: the iconic Gibson Girl, the most sought-after figure and face of her time. Enter a parade of powerful and power-hungry men, from world-famous architect Stanley Pierce, the visionary behind Manhattanâs mansions and iconic landmarks, to Hal Thorne, the shockingly wealthy railroad heir and premier âplayboyâ of high society. Each man promises comfort, glamour, securityâeven love. But fame and fortune are cruel teachers, and Evelyn learns that the only person she can rely on is herself.
When Evelyn finds herself at the center of a murder of passion declared âthe Crime of the Century,â she is blamed for the acts of the men in her life. In the media frenzy that spirals around her, Evelyn realizes that to survive, she will have to write her own ending. But can this artistsâ muse turned showgirl pull off the greatest act of her life?
It Girl is a breathtaking ride inspired by a singular artist and icon who captured the collective imagination of American society. Allison Pataki has crafted yet another unforgettable leading lady, a heroine who must find the power to change not only the world around her but her own destiny.
