Concise Title: Pretty Things: A Novel

The New York Times bestselling author of "Watch Me Disappear" presents a page-turning thriller about greed, legacy, and betrayal, where the lives of two wildly different women collide in a scam of a lifetime.

Nina, a woman who once dreamed of a fulfilling career with her liberal arts degree, has turned to a life of stealing alongside her Irish boyfriend, Lachlan. Her mother, the original con artist, taught her the tricks of the trade, and now, with her mom's health in decline, Nina is willing to pull off her most audacious and dangerous scam yet to help her.

Vanessa, a privileged young heiress, has become an Instagram influencer, traveling the world and living a life that appears enviable on the surface. However, behind the covetable façade lies a life marked by tragedy, and after a broken engagement, she retreats to her family's sprawling mountain estate, Stonehaven, a mansion with dark secrets from Vanessa's past and that of a lost and troubled girl named Nina.

As Nina's, Vanessa's, and Lachlan's paths collide on the cold shores of Lake Tahoe, their intertwined lives give way to a winter of aspiration and desire, duplicity and revenge. This dazzling, twisty, and mesmerizing novel showcases acclaimed author Janelle Brown at her best, as two brilliant, damaged women try to survive the greatest game of deceit and destruction they will ever play.

The story, described as "Dynasty meets Patricia Highsmith" by The Washington Post, is an ID Book Club Selection that delves into the complexities of greed, legacy, and the lengths people will go to in order to survive. With its intricate plot and well-developed characters, this thriller promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, as the lives of these two women intersect in unexpected and thrilling ways.

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