In a modern attribution to the medieval legend of Faust, this novel is set in the world of advertising on Madison Avenue in the 1960's. Critics describe it as "atmospheric and engaging" and "quite readable" as it reveals what happens when you have the devil to pay for your career.

The author of 35 published books warmly describes details of life in a western New York state village, ranging from the 1920's and '30's to the 1960's, including a close family friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt that developed from supporting FDR's first candidacy for the governorship and helping to open the door to the White House for him - with historic photos.