This book is a captivating exploration of the intersecting lives of three ambitious friends in New York City, whose dreams and relationships are tested when a young cousin arrives on the scene. With richly drawn characters and a sharp portrayal of the city, Claire Messud crafts a thought-provoking story that delves into themes of identity, ambition, and the complexities of adulthood. Prepare to be enthralled by the multifaceted characters and their journeys as they navigate the challenges and transformations that arise in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of Manhattan.

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• Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2006)
• Massachusetts Book Award for Fiction (2007)
• Exclusive Books Boeke Prize Nominee (2007)
• NAIBA Book of the Year for Fiction (2007)
• Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2008)

With an introduction by Neel Mukherjee. In Manhattan, just after the century's turn, three thirty-year-old friends, Danielle, Marina and Julius, are seeking their fortunes. But the arrival of Marina's young cousin Bootie - fresh from the provinces and keen, too, to make his mark - forces them to confront their own desires and expectations. The Emperor's Children by Claire Messud is an American classic: a sweeping portrait of one of the most fascinating cities in the world, and a haunting illustration of how the events of a single day can change everything, for ever.

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