Fashionably Late

A clothes designer tries to coordinate her out-of-control life, in a novel from the New York Times–bestselling author that's "juicy good fun" (Newsday).

The fashion industry's most coveted award has been bestowed upon Karen Kahn, whose dreams seem to be coming true. Her marriage is thriving, and a lucrative buyout proposal is on the table. However, the one thing she craves most – a baby – remains elusive. When she receives the heartbreaking news that she will never be able to have a child, it feels as if a loose thread has been pulled, and suddenly, everything appears to be unraveling.

Now, Karen must take a hard look at her life and discern what truly suits her and what does not. "This new novel by the author of The First Wives Club works at every level," according to Publishers Weekly. It offers an engaging, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the fashion industry, revealing the frenetic pace, cutthroat competition, and chronic backbiting that characterize the world of couture.

The narrative also presents an engrossing family saga, as 40-year-old Karen, an adopted child herself, desperately tries to adopt a baby and searches for her birth mother. The story also features a hilariously dark portrait of Karen's immediate and entirely dysfunctional family. Set against the glittering backdrop of New York's social scene, the novel is peppered with name-dropping, romance, and some outstandingly creative characters.

Publishers Weekly describes the book as one that "fairly hums with excitement," a story that works on multiple levels – from its insider's view of the fashion industry to its poignant exploration of family, identity, and the pursuit of fulfillment. This novel by the acclaimed author of The First Wives Club promises to be a captivating and multifaceted read.

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