{"product_id":"mrs-wilsons-affair-a-great-gatsby-retelling-a-novel-paperback","title":"Mrs. Wilson's Affair: A Great Gatsby Retelling (a Novel) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAllyson Reedy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautiful retelling of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/i\u003e from the perspective of an often forgotten, yet indispensable, character--Myrtle Wilson, Tom Buchanan's mistress. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eJulia\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Chosen and the Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It is 1922. Myrtle Wilson lives a lonely, desolate existence above her husband's garage in the \"valley of ashes\" between New York and Long Island. All her dreams--and her marriage itself--are turning to dust until she crosses paths with Tom Buchanan on the subway. In one moment, Myrtle's life is irrevocably changed. \"You can't live forever, you can't live forever\" becomes the mantra that galvanizes her decision to embark on a fateful affair with the wealthy stranger. She battles with herself and the forces that keep her boxed in, experimenting with what little power she has over the men in her life, her situation growing more dire in the frenetic days leading up to her death. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Paralleling the events of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/i\u003e--and in key scenes even masterfully weaving in original dialogue--\u003ci\u003eMrs. Wilson's Affair\u003c\/i\u003e provides a poignant look at how isolation and unfulfilled desire can shape our destiny and will transform how you read Fitzgerald's classic novel.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllyson Reedy \u003c\/b\u003eis a fiction writer, food journalist, and restaurant critic. Her work has been published in a number of newspapers and magazines, including the \u003ci\u003eDenver Post, Bon Appétit\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e5280\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the author of several cookbooks, including \u003ci\u003e50 Things to Bake Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Phone Eats First\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Denver, Colorado, with her children, husband, and pug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 14, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51987941720365,"sku":"9781454961819","price":19.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/uM8QST5h_N9781454961819.webp?v=1776188373","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/mrs-wilsons-affair-a-great-gatsby-retelling-a-novel-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}