Sunday's At Tiffanys James Patterson

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Sunday’s at Tiffany's by James Patterson is a romantic comedy full of love and imagination. Every Sunday was the same for eight year old Jane Margaux. She would spend the day following her mother, Vivienne Margaux, a Broadway Producer, around New York City as she met with business partners. Jane’s imaginary friend would always be by her side, Michael, a handsome man who looked the age of about thirty. Every Sunday they would stop at a fantastic restaurant and eat fantastic dessert, then, would end the day with a trip to admire jewelry at Tiffany’s.

As an imaginary friend, Michael must leave his child on their ninth birthday and move on to the next child. When Jane turns nine and Michael leaves, Jane vows to never forget him. Twenty-three

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