The story is a love triangle involving three central characters, each with a distinct and ultimately superficial existence:Â
- Joel:Â A well-bred but unemployed man who resents his dependence on his wife.
- Persis:Â A calculating and cheap woman who uses her charms to get what she wants.
- O’Connor:Â A friend of both Joel and Persis, this self-made radio success is in love with Persis.
The narrative follows these characters through a series of increasingly decadent and desperate encounters in Manhattan’s bars, offices, and bedrooms. The plot moves from the characters’ failing marriages to their shifting affections and loyalties, revealing their true natures just beneath the surface of their polished facades.
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