Ask Alice
Ask Alice by D. J. Taylor, published by Pegasus Books on April 13, 2010, is a literary fiction novel spanning 352 pages. Set against the backdrop of 1904, the story follows a young woman’s journey across the American prairies, leading to a bold decision that shapes her future. A quarter-century later, Alice Keach emerges as a prominent figure in London’s high society, celebrated for her marriage to a wealthy landowner and her successful acting career. However, beneath her glamorous exterior lies a secret connected to her past that threatens to disrupt her seemingly perfect life.
Readers will find a narrative that traverses diverse settings, from the Dakota Badlands to the elegant drawing rooms of Mayfair and the vibrant world of Edwardian theater. The novel explores themes of identity and the complexities of social status, as Alice grapples with the implications of her hidden past. D. J. Taylor’s storytelling weaves together elements of personal ambition and societal expectations, offering a rich exploration of the character’s journey through different facets of life.
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1904. A pretty young woman travels apprehensively across the American prairies; on a whim she makes a bold decision, grabbing her future with both hands.A quarter of a century later, in the brightly colored world of London high life, Alice Keach is queen among society hostesses. Her face stares from every gossip column. Behind her lie a marriage to a wealthy landowner and a career as a celebrated actress. But Alice has a secret, whose roots run five thousand miles away to that Kansas train ride, and a chain of connection with the potential to blow her comfortable existence apart. Ranging from the Dakota Badlands to the drawing rooms of Mayfair and the casting couches of the Edwardian theater, Ask Alice is a remarkable novel that confirms D. J. Taylor as a writer of the highest intellect, vision, and imagination.
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