Description
In the summer of 1922, a thirty-six-year-old woman finds her life irrevocably altered when she agrees to chaperone a spirited, ambitious seventeen-year-old named Louise Brooks on her journey from Kansas to New York City. As the chaperone navigates the dazzling, dangerous allure of the city and Louise chases her dreams of stardom, their unexpected bond deepens, challenging societal expectations and personal desires. This novel masterfully explores themes of female ambition, burgeoning sexuality, and the complex nature of friendship against the vibrant backdrop of the Jazz Age. Laura Moriarty crafts a poignant narrative that delves into the transformative power of a single summer and the choices that shape a life.
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paperback
Riverhead Books
Published Jan 1, 2012
ISBN: 9781594487019
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Details
First Published
2012
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty.