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Her works offer readers gripping narratives that reveal the hidden dynamics and personalities behind major business empires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect engaging stories that illuminate the complexities of modern entrepreneurship and the often shadowy intersections of wealth, ambition, and influence, perfect for those intrigued by the human side of business.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-liars-ball-by-vicky-ward-9781118295311","title":"The Liar's Ball","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside the world of the real Great Gatsby of New York real estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarry Macklowe is one of the most notorious wheelers and dealers of the real estate world, and \u003cem\u003eLiar's Ball\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of the gamblers and thieves who populate his world. Watch as Harry makes the gutsy bid for midtown Manhattan's famous GM building and puts almost no money down, landing the billion-dollar transaction that made him the poster child for New York's real estate royalty. Listen in on the secret conversations, back-door deals, and blackmail that put Macklowe and his cronies on top—and set them up for an \u003cem\u003eenormous\u003c\/em\u003e fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/em\u003e contributing editor Vicky Ward skilfully paints the often scandalous picture of the giants who owned the New York skyline until their empires came crumbling down in the 2008 financial crisis. Based on more than 200 interviews with real estate moguls like Donald Trump, William Zeckendorf, Mort Zuckerman, and David Simon, \u003cem\u003eLiar's Ball\u003c\/em\u003e is the never-before-told story of the egomaniacal elites of New York City. 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