{"product_id":"it-girl-hardcover","title":"It Girl - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAllison Pataki\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sweeping, sensational novel of America's first \"It Girl,\" whose dramatic journey to center stage echoes through the decades--from the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"As stunning as the incomparable leading lady who inspired it . . . unputdownable, with a twist that will leave you breathless.\"--Emily Giffin\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the dawn of the twentieth century, New York's streets teem with change: electricity, automobiles, the brash young President Teddy Roosevelt--and the It Girls. As artists' 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. Edison's new bulbs, no one shines brighter than America's sweetheart, Evelyn Talbot. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut 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 Manhattan's mansions and iconic landmarks, to Hal Thorne, the shockingly wealthy railroad heir and premier \"playboy\" of high society. Each man promises comfort, glamour, security--even love. But fame and fortune are cruel teachers, and Evelyn learns that the only person she can rely on is herself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Evelyn finds herself at the center 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt Girl \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllison Pataki\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Traitor\u003c\/i\u003e'\u003ci\u003es Wife, The Accidental Empress, Sisi, The Queen's Fortune, The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post, Finding Margaret Fuller, Beauty in the Broken Places, \u003c\/i\u003eand two children's books (with Marya Myers). Pataki's novels have been translated into more than twenty languages. A former news writer and producer, Pataki has written for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today, \u003c\/i\u003e and other outlets. She has appeared on \u003ci\u003eToday, Good Morning America, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMorning Joe\u003c\/i\u003e. Pataki graduated cum laude from Yale University and lives in New York with her husband and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.58 x 9.22 x 6.15 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 10, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45085114433712,"sku":"9780593873410","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1121\/0060\/files\/Dj5ZbwAl669780593873410.webp?v=1777996974","url":"https:\/\/sidekicksptown.com\/products\/it-girl-hardcover","provider":"Sidekicks Ptown","version":"1.0","type":"link"}