Shrines of Gaiety

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Set in 1926 London, the story unfolds in the vibrant nightlife of Soho, where the elite mingle with gangsters and starlets. At the center is Nellie Coker, a ruthless matriarch determined to elevate her six children, particularly her mysterious eldest, Niven, shaped by his experiences in the Somme. As Nellie navigates this glittering yet perilous world, her ambitions attract both external threats and internal strife, revealing the dark undercurrents beneath Soho's glamorous facade.