A historical novel exploring ambition and morality in post-WWII America, centered on a young editor's ethical dilemmas.
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A historical novel exploring ambition and morality in post-WWII America, centered on a young editor's ethical dilemmas.
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MP3 CD Format Critically acclaimed, bestselling author Francine Prose returns with a dazzling new novel set in the glamorous world of 1950s New York publishing, the story of a young man tasked with editing a steamy bodice-ripper based on the recent trial and execution of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg -- an assignment that will reveal the true cost of entering that seductive, dangerous new world. It’s 1953, and Simon Putnam, a recent Harvard graduate newly hired by a distinguished New York publishin...
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Moderate sexual content with some explicit scenes, though not pervasive. To sexual coercion or power dynamics in relationships.
Violence & gore
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Minor violence; brief mentions of historical trauma, not graphic.
Profanity
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Minor profanity; occasional strong language, not frequent.
Substance use
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Minor substance use; some alcohol consumption in social settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQIA+ characters or themes, not central.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate political themes; explores post-war cultural and ethical issues.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Minor depictions of emotional suffering tied to historical context. To sexual coercion or power dynamics in relationships.
Other
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