Goldsmith, Olivia
GOLDSMITH, Olivia
GOLDSMITH, Olivia. American, b. 1954. Genres: Novels. Career: Worked for eleven years as a management consultant; novelist, c. 1992-. Publications: NOVELS: The First Wives Club, 1992; Flavor of the Month, 1993; Fashionably Late, 1994; Simple Isn't Easy, 1995; The Bestseller, 1996; Marrying Mom, 1996; Switcheroo, 1998; Young Wives, 2000; Bad Boy, 2000; Pen Pals, 2002; Dumping Billy, 2004. Died 2004.
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