Description

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and named one of *The New York Times*’s 100 best books of the 21st century, *Trust* by Hernan Diaz is a *New York Times* bestseller and was among Barack Obama’s favorite books of 2022. It was also longlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize.

Set against the opulence and volatility of 1920s New York, the novel follows Benjamin and Helen Rask—a wealthy and enigmatic couple. Benjamin is a formidable Wall Street investor, while Helen comes from an old aristocratic family. Together, they have built an immense fortune, but as the decade of excess gives way to the Great Depression, questions arise about the true cost of their success.

Their story is first told in *Bonds*, a 1937 novel that has captivated New York readers. But other perspectives exist, offering alternative accounts of privilege, ambition, and deception. As one determined woman sets out to uncover the truth, *Trust* weaves together multiple narratives that challenge what is known and what has been manipulated.

Both an engrossing novel and a masterful literary puzzle, *Trust* explores the influence of wealth, the distortion of reality, and the power of storytelling itself. With each new revelation, it pulls the reader deeper into its intricate layers, creating an unforgettable reading experience.