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Lipstick Jungle

by Candace Bushnell

1753•EN
About the book

Victory, Wendy, and Nico are three high-ranking professional women navigating the competitive social and corporate hierarchies of Manhattan. Victory is a fashion designer struggling to maintain her brand’s independence while dating a billionaire. Wendy, a film executive, balances the pressures of her studio job with a marriage where her success creates friction. Nico, the editor-in-chief of a major magazine, pursues an extramarital affair to escape her stagnant domestic life. The narrative focuses on how they protect their reputations, salaries, and friendships through public scandal and personal betrayal.

Readers of contemporary social fiction choose this book to understand the specific dynamics of female ambition and corporate power. It appeals to those interested in the logistical and emotional trade-offs required to stay at the top of an industry. The audience walks away with a blunt look at the intersection of wealth, professional status, and private insecurity. It provides a detailed blueprint of how professional alliances function as a safety net when romantic or career structures fail.

Reading profile

Practical, growth-minded, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.

Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?

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Published
1753
Language
EN

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