Overview

Fiercely witty and sharply narrated, VESPER is an anti-romance literary novel about independence, love, and self-discovery through the eyes of consultant Vesper. Described as a contemporary reimagining of Sex and the City through the philosophical lens of Milan Kundera, it's perfect for fans of Dolly Alderton, Sarah Rose Etter and Adelle Waldman. Vesper Elsegood is in love with being single and can't understand why any of her friends would settle down. In New York's ruthless dating scene, she's learned that love is an ever-changing concept, a silly game, and there are rarely any winners. But when Caspian, an enigmatic entrepreneur launching a prestigious global prize to celebrate philosophical thinking, enters her life, Vesper is momentarily undone. As their chemistry intensifies, she begins re-examining everything--her relationships, her career, and her ability to rewrite her own story.A bold and unapologetic observation of what it means to be a single woman in New York City, Marks' debut novel is equal parts emotional portrait, cultural inquiry, and contemporary coming-of-age--a story about subverting gender norms, dismantling inherited narratives, and choosing a life that is wholly one's own.

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""Eternally interested but wary of commitment, Vesper retreads the ever-relevant Carrie Bradshaw's steps sans Manolo Blahniks, while also striking out on some bold adventures of her own."" - Booklife Reviews -- ""Booklife Reviews"" (2/4/2026 12:00:00 AM) ""Marks' novel skewers modern dating, work, and power in New York... A stylish tale of the big city with biting psychological insights."" - Kirkus Reviews -- ""Kirkus Reviews"" (1/16/2026 12:00:00 AM) ""Marks's sharp-edged protagonist offers readers a cynical but exuberant take on New York City's modern dating scene in this reflective debut."" - Booklife Reviews -- ""Booklife Reviews"" (2/4/2026 12:00:00 AM)

Author Information

Evan Marks grew up in Australia and spent his early twenties moonlighting as an electronic music producer before trading his studio gear for a one-way ticket to New York. For the past decade, he has immersed himself in the kaleidoscope of stories that define the city's vibrant dating and social scene. Part homage, part meditation, his writing blends genre frameworks with a deeper examination of the human condition, exploring love, desire, ambition, and identity through both narrative structure and philosophical inquiry. As a musician, Evan has been featured in MixMag, Resident Advisor, InTheMix, ThreeDWorld, and Catalog. As a writer, his prose has been praised for being ""sharp and tactile,"" with a ""psychological edge that many urban novels lack."" A graduate of the University of Sydney and Harvard Business School, he lives in the West Village.

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