Bookish Buys: The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson-Wheeler
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Inspired by The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson-Wheeler
Step into the intrigue and glamour of the Roaring Twenties with an outfit that channels the daring, sharp-witted Greta Gatsby herself. A 1920s-inspired drop-waist dress, its green floral design striking against a rich black backdrop, instantly sets the tone for a night of mystery, sophistication, and perhaps a touch of rebellion. Pair it with Emerald Resin Teardrop earrings—bold yet elegant, just like Greta—and a slingback kitten heel with a feminine bow detail, perfect for navigating both clandestine conversations and unexpected twists of fate.
But the finishing touch? A swipe of bright red lipstick. The kind that says I have arrived and I know more than I’m letting on. The kind of red that makes you unforgettable in a sea of Daisy Buchanans.
And just like that, you’re the main character in your own world—a woman who doesn’t just watch the drama unfold, but moves the pieces herself. Whether you’re stepping into a jazz-filled night, hosting your own glittering soirée, or simply carrying yourself with the confidence of someone who knows all the best-kept secrets, you’re writing your own Gatsby-esque story. The only question is—will you play by the rules, or rewrite them entirely?
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Bookish Buys: The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson-Wheeler
About The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson-Wheeler:
Freshly twenty-one and sporting a daring new bob, Greta Gatsby--younger sister to the infamous Jay—is finally free of her dull finishing school, and looking forward to an idyllic summer at the Gatsby Mansion, the jewel of West Egg. From its breathtaking views to its eccentric denizens, Greta is eager to inhale it all--even to the predictable disapproval of Mrs Dantry, Jay’s exacting housekeeper. Indeed, nothing could disrupt the blissful time Greta has planned… except finding out that Jay’s cadre of dubious friends—Daisy and Tom Buchanan, along with Nick Carraway and Jordan Baker—will be summering there, too.
It's hard to be noticed when the luminous Daisy Buchanan is in the room, and Jordan keeps rather too close tabs on handsome Nick Carraway for Greta’s liking. But by far the worst is Daisy’s boorish husband, Tom, whose explosive temper seems always balanced on a knife-edge. But soon, bad blood is the least of their problems, as a shocking event sets the Gatsby household reeling.
Death has come to West Egg, and with it, a web of scandal, betrayal, and secrets. Turning sleuth isn’t how Greta meant to spend her summer—but what choice does she have, when everyone else seems intent on living in a world of make-believe?
Deftly subverting romantic notions about money, power, and freedom that still stand today, THE GATSBY GAMBIT is a sparkling homage to, and reinvention of, a world American readers have lionized for generations.
