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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER​ ONE OF TIME’S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR Sex and the City meets Bad Blood and Catch Me if You Can in the astonishing true story of Anna Delvey, a young con artist posing as an heiress in New York City—as told by the former Vanity Fair photo editor who got seduced by her friendship and then scammed out of more than $62,000. Rachel DeLoache Williams’s new friend Anna Delvey, a self-proclaimed German heiress, was worldly and ambitious. She was also generous—picking up the tab for lavish dinners at Le Coucou, infrared sauna sessions at HigherDOSE, drinks at the 11 Howard Library bar, and regular workout sessions with a celebrity personal trainer. When Anna proposed an all-expenses-paid trip to Marrakech at the five-star La Mamounia hotel, Rachel jumped at the chance. But when Anna’s credit cards mysteriously stopped working, the dream vacation quickly took a dark turn. Anna asked Rachel to begin fronting costs—first for flights, then meals and shopping, and, finally, for their $7,500-per-night private villa. Before Rachel knew it, more than $62,000 had been charged to her credit cards. Anna swore she would reimburse Rachel the moment they returned to New York. Back in Manhattan, the repayment never materialized, and a shocking pattern of deception emerged. Rachel learned that Anna had left a trail of deceit—and unpaid bills—wherever she’d been. Mortified, Rachel contacted the district attorney, and in a stunning turn of events, found herself helping to bring down one of the city’s most notorious con artists. With breathless pacing and in-depth reporting from the person who experienced it firsthand, My Friend Anna is an unforgettable true story of “glamour, greed, lust for power” (The New York Times), and female friendship.

In "My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress," Rachel DeLoache Williams pens a captivating and unsettling memoir that delves into her complex friendship with Anna Delvey, a self-proclaimed German heiress who swindled New York's elite out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Williams, a photo editor at Vanity Fair, initially falls under Anna's spell, charmed by her charisma, lavish lifestyle, and promises of an exclusive art foundation. However, as their friendship deepens, Williams begins to suspect that Anna's extravagant facade may be concealing a darker truth.

As Anna's lies unravel and her schemes become increasingly audacious, Williams finds herself caught in a web of deceit and danger. She becomes Anna's confidante, privy to her secrets and manipulations, while also struggling to maintain her own integrity.

Williams's gripping narrative unfolds like a psychological thriller, meticulously piecing together the puzzle of Anna Delvey's true identity. She vividly portrays the allure of Anna's charisma, the thrill of being part of her world, and the gradual realization that she has become entangled with a master manipulator.

With vivid detail and a keen eye for observation, Williams paints a portrait of a woman who is both fascinating and deeply disturbing. She explores the complexities of their friendship, the blurred lines between truth and fiction, and the profound impact of betrayal.

"My Friend Anna" is a cautionary tale about the perils of unchecked ambition, the devastating consequences of deception, and the importance of trusting one's instincts. It is a story that will leave readers questioning the nature of friendship, the limits of loyalty, and the dark side of human nature.