The Second Assistant: A Tale from the Bottom of the Hollywood Ladder
by Clare Naylor, Mimi Hare
The Second Assistant: A Tale from the Bottom of the Hollywood Ladder by Clare Naylor, Mimi Hare holds a well received rating of 3.52 out of 5, based on 11.3K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 357 pages.
About The Second Assistant: A Tale from the Bottom of the Hollywood Ladder
A fast-paced, breezy read about life at the bottom of the Hollywood food chainNo political science degree could ever prepare Elizabeth Miller for her new job as a second assistant at The Agency, whose clients include everyone you’ve never met—but you know who they’re sleeping with. A former congressional intern in Washington, Lizzie made a bid for a life change that landed her a job a world away, where ethics and First Amendment debates take a backseat to pleading the Fifth for Ritalin-snorting boss Scott Wagner. He’s the hottest young agent in Hollywood, who devotes his days to playing online poker—that is, when he’s not closing a $30 million deal for one of his AAA-list clients. And while getting six-hundred-dollar highlights from Cameron’s colorist or organizing the strippers for George’s birthday party come close to causing heart failure for this East Coast girl, the real dangers lurk elsewhere. But Lizzie is a survivor, and no Machiavellian assistant, lecherous producer, or power struggle at The Agency can douse her nascent dreams of climbing up the Hollywood ladder. But first she has to run down to the Coffee Bean to pick up that triple espresso, or Scott is going to throw something....
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Clare Naylor, Mimi Hare |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 357 |
| Genres | Chick-lit, Fiction, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.52 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,268 |
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What genre is The Second Assistant: A Tale from the Bottom of the Hollywood Ladder?
The Second Assistant: A Tale from the Bottom of the Hollywood Ladder is categorized as Chick-lit, Fiction, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
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Based on 11.3K reader ratings, The Second Assistant: A Tale from the Bottom of the Hollywood Ladder has an average score of 3.52 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Second Assistant: A Tale from the Bottom of the Hollywood Ladder?
The Second Assistant: A Tale from the Bottom of the Hollywood Ladder has 357 pages.
Who wrote The Second Assistant: A Tale from the Bottom of the Hollywood Ladder?
The Second Assistant: A Tale from the Bottom of the Hollywood Ladder was written by Clare Naylor, Mimi Hare. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for The Second Assistant: A Tale from the Bottom of the Hollywood Ladder?
The ISBN-13 for The Second Assistant: A Tale from the Bottom of the Hollywood Ladder is 9780452286110.0.
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