One Night, New York

Cover of One Night, New York by Lara Thompson
Year: 2021
Language: en
Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9780349011097
Dimensions:
Height: 9.13384 Inches
Length: 5.98424 Inches
Width: 1.1811 Inches
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One Night, New York by Lara Thompson, published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited on January 12, 2021, is a captivating debut novel that immerses readers in the vibrant yet perilous atmosphere of 1930s New York. Spanning 336 pages, this work explores themes of corruption and murder through the eyes of two women, Frances and Agnes, who are poised to confront the man who has wronged them atop the Empire State Building on a frigid December night.

Set against the backdrop of old New York, the narrative unfolds over the course of a single night, blending elements of mystery, romance, and coming-of-age experiences. Readers will encounter a richly detailed depiction of bohemian Greenwich Village, populated by artists, immigrants, and the complexities of life during the Great Depression. This edition offers a unique glimpse into a city alive with creativity and danger, making it a significant addition to the genres of fiction and historical narratives.


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‘From its breathless opening pages, ONE NIGHT, NEW YORK transports the reader to the glitter and the danger of old New York. A page-turner with style.’ ERIN KELLYFor the hundredth time since they’d made their promise, she wondered if she and Agnes were really going to go through with it, if she was brave and terrible enough.A THRILLING DEBUT NOVEL OF CORRUPTION AND MURDER, SET IN THE NIGHTCLUBS, TENEMENTS AND SKYSCRAPERS OF 1930s NEW YORK – FROM THE WINNER OF THE VIRAGO/THE POOL NEW CRIME WRITER AWARD.At the top of the Empire State Building on a freezing December night, two women hold their breath. Frances and Agnes are waiting for the man who has wronged them. They plan to seek the ultimate revenge.Set over the course of a single night, One Night, New York is a detective story, a romance and a coming-of-age tale. It is also a story of old New York, of bohemian Greenwich Village between the wars, of floozies and artists and addicts, of a city that sucked in creatives and immigrants alike, lighting up the world, while all around America burned amid the heat of the Great Depression.

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When was “One Night, New York” published?
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Limited. Year: 2021.
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ISBN-13: 9780349011097.
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Language: en. Pages: 336.

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