Putting on the Ritz (novel)

It is a gay-themed comedy about three friends who become involved in the New York City magazine publishing industry.

Peter's wife, Elsa, is seeking to launch a singing career and needs just the right songwriting team.

Gilbert, on the other hand, is hoping that helping Parker and Larkin pull off their scheme will advance his own chances at snagging the world's wealthiest sugar daddy.

It's not long before Philip and Gilbert are caught spying, which leads them to become double-agents, double-double agents, and triple-agents.

And when the man of their dreams turns out to be a homosexual, suddenly Philip and Gilbert are competing for his financial (and sexual) favors and betraying one another as well.