It takes a character like Truman Capote to conceive and execute an event so fabulous that it's known as the party of all parties. He lavished the same attention and dedication that he brought to his writing to planning and hosting the Black and White Dance at that Plaza. Davis transports the reader to this glamorous and glittering time. The famous masked ball is the centerpiece of the story, but it's really a wonderfully written story that encompasses much of Truman's career and relationships. You read her words and become part of the elegant, famous and ultra-wealthy NYC high society. It's especially fun because it wasn't so long ago and so you are familiar with many of the characters and get a glimpse of them in their youth.