The Swans of Fifth Avenue
by Melanie Benjamin
The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin holds a well received rating of 3.58 out of 5, based on 13.7K reader ratings. First published in 2016. The book spans 368 pages.
About The Swans of Fifth Avenue
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator’s Wife comes an enthralling new novel about Truman Capote’s scandalous, headline-making, and heart-wrenching friendship with Babe Paley and New York’s society “swans” of the 1950s.Centered on two dynamic, complicated, and compelling protagonists—Truman Capote and Babe Paley—this book is steeped in the glamour and perfumed and smoky atmosphere of New York’s high society. Babe Paley—known for her high-profile marriage to CBS founder William Paley and her ranking in the International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame—was one of the reigning monarchs of New York’s high society in the 1950s. Replete with gossip, scandal, betrayal, and a vibrant cast of real-life supporting characters, readers will be seduced by this startling new look at the infamous society swans.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Melanie Benjamin |
| Published | 2016 |
| Pages | 368 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Chick-lit, History, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 3.58 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,735 |
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What genre is The Swans of Fifth Avenue?
The Swans of Fifth Avenue is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Chick-lit, History. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Swans of Fifth Avenue worth reading?
Based on 13.7K reader ratings, The Swans of Fifth Avenue has an average score of 3.58 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Swans of Fifth Avenue?
The Swans of Fifth Avenue has 368 pages.
Who wrote The Swans of Fifth Avenue?
The Swans of Fifth Avenue was written by Melanie Benjamin. It was first published in 2016.
What is the ISBN for The Swans of Fifth Avenue?
The ISBN-13 for The Swans of Fifth Avenue is 9780345528700.0.
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