The Women in Black: A Novel (Text Classics Ser.)

Synopsis

&“The book I most often give as a gift to cheer people up.&” —Hilary Mantel &“Tart, beguiling, witty and compassionate, Madeleine St. John&’s novel is a literary boost for the spirits.&” —Maureen Corrigan, Fresh Air &“A deceptively smart comic gem.&” –The New York Times Book Review &“Witty and delicious.&” –People The women in black, so named for the black frocks they wear while working at Goode&’s department store, are busy selling ladies&’ dresses during the holiday rush. But they somehow find time to pursue other goals… Patty, in her mid-thirties, has been working at Goode&’s for years. Her husband, Frank, eats a steak for dinner every night, watches a few minutes of TV, and then turns in. Patty yearns for a baby, but Frank is always too tired for that kind of thing. Sweet, unlucky Fay wants to settle down with a nice man, but somehow nice men don&’t see her as marriage material. Glamorous Magda runs the high-end gowns department. A Slovenian émigré, Magda is cultured and continental and hopes to open her own boutique one day. Lisa, a clever and shy teenager, takes a job at Goode&’s during her school break. Lisa wants to go to university and dreams of becoming a poet, but her father objects to both notions. By the time the last marked-down dress is sold, all of their lives will be forever changed. A pitch-perfect comedy of manners set during a pivotal era, and perfect for fans of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Women in Black conjures the energy of a city on the cusp of change and is a testament to the timeless importance of female friendship.

Copyright:

2011

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781982134099

Related ISBNs:

9781982134082

Publisher:

Scribner

Date of Addition:

12/20/24

Copyrighted By:

Madeleine St John

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Literature and Fiction

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.