Synopses & Reviews
Twice as big as the White House, larger than Bill Gates' spread, it's
The House That Ate The Hamptons!
Bestselling author James Brady returns to the scene of his Hamptons triumphs in this sly, rollicking romp-- the year's ultimate beach read. You'll be delighted by this band of celebrities, scalawags, and eccentrics as they attempt to thwart the construction of a monster mansion on Sagaponack's pristine beach.
Columnist Beecher Stowe and his elegant amour Lady Alix Dunraven, gather a group of zany Hamptonites to unravel a mystery-- who really owns the hated edifice that threatens to ruin the peace and beauty of the stately old resort of East Hampton? Among the pack are a mad architect, and a righteous Italian-American politico. But when the politician ends up with an arrow through his throat, the plot bubbles faster than Dom Perignon. From the stuffy Maidstone Club to the casual Blue Parrot hangout, Brady etches a brilliant mystery and a wildly witty portrait of one of America's most famous summer playgrounds!
Review
"
The House That Ate The Hamptons...the only book ever dedicated to me, is the greatest book ever written."-- Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
"Best read with a bottle of chilled Brut and a pint of beluga."-- Kirkus Reviews
"A pool, a Campari and soda, and a couple of hours with The House That Ate The Hamptons make for a pleasant summer afternoon."-- Trenton Times
About the Author
James Brady is the author of
Further Lane and
Gin Lane, as well as the novels
Fashion Show and
Paris One. He is also the author of
The Coldest War, a critically acclaimed memoir of Korea. His weekly columns for
Advertising Age and
Parade magazines were read by millions. He lived in Manhattan and on Further Lane in East Hampton, New York.