Description
Set against Brooklyn’s waterfront during the Great Depression and World War II, this richly atmospheric historical novel follows Anna Kerrigan from childhood into a world transformed by war. After her father disappears, Anna finds purpose and independence at the Brooklyn Naval Yard, where she breaks barriers as one of the nation’s first female divers while supporting her family. A chance reunion with a powerful man from her past draws her into questions surrounding her father’s life and disappearance. Exploring ambition, loyalty, class, gender, and the hidden currents of family and American history, the novel combines meticulous period detail with an immersive, suspenseful narrative.
Available Editions
paperback
Scribner
Published Jan 1, 2017
438 pages
ISBN: 9781476716732
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Details
First Published
2017
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan.