Carlene Bauer delves into the complexities of human experience with a keen observational style. Her writing is marked by a sharp intellect and an ability to craft characters with profound depth. Through her prose, she explores the nuances of modern life and its inherent challenges with a distinctive voice. Her works offer readers thought-provoking and immersive literary journeys.
It is not love at first sight for Frances and Bernard. But after that first meeting, Bernard writes Frances a letter which changes everything and soon they are immersed in the kind of fast, deep friendship that can alter the course of lives.
The narrative follows Carlene Bauer, who grows up in a strict evangelical environment in New Jersey, grappling with her ingrained beliefs as she enters adulthood. As her intellectual and spiritual horizons expand during her college years, she experiences a tension between her conservative upbringing and her desire for freedom. Moving to New York City in her twenties, she embarks on a humorous journey of self-discovery, navigating love, loss, and her evolving understanding of morality while ultimately questioning her faith.
An unforgettable power ballad to female friendship, set on the thrumming streets of 1990s New York