The Work
The Work
A stunning debut novel about art, power, love and money from the acclaimed and bestselling author of Eggshell Skull.
‘Smart, witty and super steamy, The Work oozes intelligence and pulses with energy. I devoured it!’ – Emily Maguire
‘A completely exhilarating, powerful, mesmerising novel, filled with ALL my favourite things: sex, art and New York City.’ – Jessie Tu
‘A glamorous and dirty capitalist fever dream … complex, opulent and horny.’ – Ella Baxter
‘Caoilinn Hughes’ The Orchid and the Wasp meets Andrew Lipstein’s Last Resort. A smart, sexy page-turner.’ – Madeleine Gray
‘Work, power, passion, intimacy and vulnerabilities collide, and best of all, SMUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’ – Flex Mami
‘A brilliant meditation on the gap between the person we wish to be and who we actually are. I was completely gripped.’ – Bridie Jabour
‘An ambitious and meticulously modern fable about art, sex, money, power and the perils of self-curation.’ – Gina Rushton
With an ocean between them they try to get back to work, but they’re each struggling to balance money and ambition with the love of art that first drew them to their strange industry. Lally is a kingmaker, bringing exciting new talent to the world, so what’s the problem if it’s also making her rich? Pat can barely make his rent and he isn’t sure if he’s taking advantage of his clients or if they are taking advantage of him, and which would be worse? Their international affair ebbs and flows like the market, while their aspirations and insecurities are driving them both towards career-ending mistakes.
