For Delia math just makes sense—more sense than people, anyway. It’s 2006, and Delia Mulcahy is living in a shabby apartment and facing crushing student debt. Suddenly, she’s plucked from obscurity to work for Wall Street’s top hedge fund. Determined to make her millions, Delia must master the cutthroat world of big-stakes trading and profit off of the cataclysm of the looming crash.In the … crash.
In the underbelly of finance, no one is who they say they are. Delia finds herself embroiled in devious schemes and duplicitous deals as her recklessness threatens every relationship in her life: family, friends and especially the two rival CEOs vying for her genius.
It’s a high-risk game and she is a better player than most. When her soul is on the line, how much is enough for her greedy heart?
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Delia Mulcaney is definitely an unlikely hero. She has closed up her heart and only has one ambition: money. Nothing wrong with that, right? Beautifully written, this novel has such a great sense of place. New York, with its eccentricities, its contrast between the life of the rich and the poor and its diversity all comes across so clear. It made me feel like doing a “greedy heart” location tour to visit all the places described, have the expensive bagels and even walk through Central Park with different eyes.
The characters are so nicely developed. They are all very unique, from the blind art gallerist with red shoes, the nuns with secrets, the retired models and even the retired policeman from Queens. And of course, Delia, the main character whose incredible intelligence permeates the whole story. This book is truly a testament to a witty, really clever mind. But don’t let that discourage you. The author so skillfully takes you trough the intricacies of the stock market, hedge funds and mathematical brilliance as if it was pure poetry. I can only remember a few novels that left me feeling smarter and Greedy Heart is definitely one of them.
If you want to be entertained by a strong female protagonist that keeps you longing for love, exciting your mind and heart, I strongly recommend this novel.
Fabulous story. I couldn’t put this book down.
It seems like too much of a coincidence that right after I was speaking with someone about the recession of 2008 that the events in one woman’s life leading up to this time in the focus of Greedy Heart by A.P. Murray. A new author for me to read. It is a timely read has some haunting recollections for the difficult times of today. Perhaps also some hopeful lessons that can be learned, not only by the main character but indeed by the reader too.
Delia Mulcahy took some time for me to like her. I appreciated her love of math but not her greed so much. Some difficult lessons but needed for character growth that comes her way in this. Very much a flawed character, her transformation is wonderful done.
The writing is smart with the book divided into two parts, well named parts too. The quotes at the beginning of chapters were some of the best dry humor. I found myself looking forward them. The Bible verse at the very beginning may give the impression that this is a Christian romance, it is not at all. The language is crisp, sometimes profanity but always honest, getting and keeping your attention as well as being graphic to the feelings of the characters. This is a financial thriller but also a romance, though not in the first part unless you consider Delia’s love affair with money. Yet Greedy Heart was an enjoyable read especially notable for me since I am not so much into financial or Wall Street stories.
An ARC of the book was given to me by Tule Publishing which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Underhandedness and greed combine to shake Delia’s world. If she can survive is the question. I loved the twist at the end.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.