First published 1966
Aspiring actresses Anne, Neely, and Jennifer pursue fame, fortune, and love in the glittering world of New York showbusiness. As they reach the pinnacles of their careers, the seductive temptation of pills and booze drags them into a downward spiral of self-destruction. In this cautionary tale, the women learn the high price of success as they struggle to hold onto their dreams and each other.
Genres: fiction, drama, literary-fiction, addiction, 20th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: downward-spiral, friends-to-lovers
Setting: California, Hollywood, United States
Period: 20th-Century
442 pages · Hardcover · Newmarket Pr
Content warnings: addiction, substance-abuse