F. Tennyson Jesse Boeken

Based on the events of a sensational murder trial in the 1920s - the Thompson/Bywaters case - Julia becomes trapped by her sex and class in a criminal justice system in which she has no control.

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Set against the backdrop of the Jazz Age, this evocative novel delves into the struggles of a talented artist torn between his passion for creativity and the societal pressures of materialism. The protagonist’s romantic interest in Pamela Thursby highlights the conflicts between art and commerce, as characters navigate moral dilemmas in a rapidly changing world. Blending drama, humor, and symbolism, the narrative critiques the superficial values of the era, making it a classic of social satire that captures the complexities of the Roaring Twenties.

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