Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson

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Set in 1920s London, this novel centers on Nellie Coker, a notorious nightclub owner, and her six children. As she builds her empire amid crime, corruption, and police scrutiny, various characters—detectives, socialites, and journalists—become entangled in her world. The novel captures the glitz and darkness of the Jazz Age while delving into themes of ambition, survival, and the cost of success.

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