The Show Girl
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Nicola Harrison
Nicola Harrison's The Show Girl gives a glimpse of the glamorous world of the Ziegfeld Follies, through the eyes of a young midwestern woman who comes to New York City to find her destiny as a Ziegfeld Follies star. "Fans of Elizabeth Gilbert's City of Girls will drink this up." --BooklistIt's 1927 when Olive McCormick moves from Minneapolis to New York City determined to become a star in the Ziegfeld Follies. Extremely talented as a singer and dancer, it takes every bit of perseverance to finally make it on stage. And once she does, all the glamour and excitement is everything she imagined and more—even worth all the sacrifices she has had to make along the way.Then she meets Archie Carmichael. Handsome, wealthy—the only man she's ever met who seems to accept her modern ways—her independent nature and passion for success. But once she accepts his proposal of marriage he starts to change his tune, and Olive must decide if she is willing to reveal a devastating secret and sacrifice the life she loves for the man she loves.
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Author
Nicola Harrison
Pages
400
Publisher
St. Martin's Publishing Group
Published Date
2021-08-10
ISBN
1250200164 9781250200167
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"I really enjoyed this story of a “flapper” during prohibition. Her family wants her to marry a good man and be a mother. However, she is all about feminism and goes out and demands a chance to join a chorus of showgirls! She meets a man and falls in love, however he is wanting kids and she is no longer able to have them due to a secret she has kept. <br/>Then the depression hit and changes everything. Wonderful coming of life story with the fascinating background of the late 20’s."
Jodie L
"This was a surprisingly great book. I loved the look into the roaring 20's NYC nightlife."
Misty Hoffman
