Publisher's Synopsis
Step into the bustling heart of 1980s London, where the relentless pulse of finance dictates the rhythm of the city. The Magician unveils the high-octane world of bankers, stockbrokers, and the money moguls who reigned over The City with a cocktail in one hand and destiny in the other. Immerse yourself in the lives of sharply dressed financiers and glamorous women, all entangled in a whirlwind of ambition and allure. As luxury cars line the streets and champagne flows freely in bustling wine bars, the air vibrates with the era's hit music, accompanying the fortunes made and lost before the closing bell. At the centre of this opulent tale are characters embodying the essence of a time where excess knew no bounds. When the paths of two such individuals intersect, a story of danger and desire unfolds, hinting at a life both thrilling and perilous. The Magician extends an invitation to a bygone epoch, unravelling the allure and perils that danced hand in hand with the pursuit of wealth and status. Through the lives of its entrancing characters, the reader is granted a front-row seat to the spectacle of extravagance and the enigmatic game of chance that was the financial world in 1980s London.
