"David Desmond has written a hilarious tale based on his insider's knowledge of life in Palm Beach and Paris. It should be a big success."
- Donald Trump

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"Can we talk? The Misadventures of Oliver Booth is filled with intimate details about the you-know-whos doing you-know-what in Palm Beach and Paris. You’re going to love it! It’s a fast and fun read."
- Joan Rivers

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"Society Sizzler."
- Page Six

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"The Misadventures of Oliver Booth takes a lightly analytical, highly satirical look at the human flora and fauna of Palm Beach."
- Alison Lurie
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist

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"A hilarious and sweet satire of Palm Beach so-called society, sprinkled with an equally critical and amusing look at the world of antiques. A must, fun read, even more so if you like Paris or wish to go!"
- Florence de Dampierre
Author of French Chic and other books

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"The Misadventures of Oliver Booth is the perfect social satire and perfectly hilarious. We learn that great social pretension can lead to equally great disaster and one cannot help but lovingly follow the main character's slow-motion downfall. With an insider's view, David Desmond reveals the ever effervescent ins and outs of social mountaineering. Following the main character's journey from Palm Beach to Paris is like watching a beautiful car accident: Oliver Booth is the acquaintance one loves to hate and his story had us in stitches from start to finish. We certainly cannot wait for the continuation of the tale."
- Bernd Dams and Andrew Zega
Artists and Authors of Versailles, Chinoiseries, and other books

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"Insightful and wickedly funny, David Desmond writes with an insider’s knowledge of Palm Beach society and the world of antiques. Beware of thoseOliver Booths when designing your home - they do exist - and Desmond captures that persona beautifully."
- Zaniz Jakubowski
Interior Designer to the Stars

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"As a New Orleanian, I instantly felt like Ignatius J. Reilly of A Confederacy of Dunces had been reincarnated in the form of Oliver Booth. I had no idea how much I missed Ignatius until I found myself finished with the book in two sittings. Now I miss Oliver! I can only imagine what he'll get into next. Hurry, David, we're waiting!"
- Ti Adelaide Martin
Proprietor of the Legendary Commander's Palace Restaurant