Seventh Avenue Undressed

Marianne has woven a thrilling story of organized crime’s terrifying grip on the fashion industry during the 1980s all while entertaining the reader with humor NYC nightlife and the glamorous runway shows of the era. It was a fun read! —Nicole Miller . A thrilling memorable tale of struggle style and organized crime. —Kirkus Reviews. Crime action romance and ambition are blended to create a refreshing literary cocktail and a mob story infused with a woman's touch. —Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review. NYC 1980s Fashion Studio 54 and . . . The Mafia: Seventh Avenue's Silent PartnerInspired by true events Seventh Avenue Undressed is a suspenseful provocative and often hilarious bare-all on New York’s Mob controlled fashion industry during the 1980s. This revealing exposé based on industry insiders' experiences and common scenarios that took place between clothing manufacturers and the Mafia is a story never-before-told from the perspective of women in fashion.. Cathy Callahan and her roommates Heather and Julie are launching design careers in New York's fashion industry and soon discover the Mafia is Seventh Avenue's silent partner. Unbeknownst to Cathy she's working for a firm owned by a notorious Mafioso. Heather's boss shuts down his business because of constant wiseguy shakedowns and Julie’s boss tells her there's nothing wrong with murder.. Putting their troubles aside they party at Studio 54 and take summer shares in the Hamptons where Cathy meets a Wall Street investment banker who helps launch her eponymous brand of eveningwear that puts her on the cover of Vogue. But when the Mob muscles its way into the business the girls quickly learn how to handle their up-close and personal Mafia encounters with fortitude street smarts and much-needed comic relief.. Read what everyone's saying about Seventh Avenue Undressed:. Mafia Fashion NY. What more could you ask for. This inside look in NYs 1980s fashion industry . . .this book captivated me and was hard to put down! NetGalley Reviewer. ?????. “It was one of those books that you pick up and have to keep reading! . . . I started reading it on my plane flight. I was in the back seat and did not even realize it was time to disembark because I was so engrossed in the book. If you want a book that you can't put down. . .this is it!” Amazon reviewer ?????. A thoroughly entertaining fast paced story about the Mafia’s reign in New York’s Fashion Industry during the 1980s . . . I was hooked from the first chapter to the last as the characters deal with frightening mobsters . . .I couldn’t put it down! NetGalley Reviewer?????. Fascinating story about how the mob ran the NYC garment district. . . three women struggling to make their careers in a corrupt industry. . . romance . . .and humor keep you reading! NetGalley Reviewer. ?????. I really enjoyed reading Seventh Avenue Undressed . . . gripping suspense. . .I was thoroughly entertaining . . .This book kept me up at night. It’s a page-turner.Goodreads reviewer. ?????. Very propulsive. . . and funny! . . . about the mafia's hand in the building of NYC's fashion empire. Goodreads reviewer ?????. During the 1980s I remember the newspapers being filled with frightening stories about the Mafia. I found Seventh Avenue Undressed suspenseful riveting and very entertaining. I highly recommend this book.Goodreads reviewer ?????