First published 1939
Margaret Sargent is a bright, independent woman trying to make her way in the big city. As she navigates the complex social circles of Manhattan, she finds herself drawn into a web of relationships, each one testing the limits of her morals and her sense of self. From passionate love affairs to precarious friendships, Margaret's journey is a revealing portrait of a generation striving for meaning in a rapidly changing world.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, american, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, found-family
Setting: Manhattan
Period: 20th-century
324 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books