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Decadent tale of Beverly Hills luxury and ambition.
If you're captivated by the allure of high fashion and high stakes, "Scruples" is a book you might not want to put down. Judith Krantz crafts a world rich in opulence and drama, taking you behind the glittering facades of the wealthy elites to explore real emotions and relationships. It's a deep dive into a life of extravagance, with enough narrative charm to keep you turning pages late into the night.
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ISBN: 9780708814727
Authors:
Judith Krantz
Publisher: P/B
Date of Publication: 1991-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.82
(rated by 15748 readers)
Description
Scruples is a novel by Judith Krantz that explores the glamorous, high-stakes world of a Beverly Hills boutique and the people who work there. The story follows wealth, romance, and ambition on Rodeo Drive.
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Decadent tale of Beverly Hills luxury and ambition.
If you're captivated by the allure of high fashion and high stakes, "Scruples" is a book you might not want to put down. Judith Krantz crafts a world rich in opulence and drama, taking you behind the glittering facades of the wealthy elites to explore real emotions and relationships. It's a deep dive into a life of extravagance, with enough narrative charm to keep you turning pages late into the night.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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