The Briar Club

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Set against the backdrop of 1950s Washington, DC, a group of women in a struggling boardinghouse form unexpected bonds amid the tension of the McCarthy era. The arrival of the enigmatic widow Grace March sparks connections among the diverse residents, each grappling with their own struggles—from personal trauma to entanglements with crime. Grace's gatherings offer solace, but her concealed past threatens to unravel their fragile friendships. When violence erupts, the women must confront their hidden fears and determine who among them is truly a friend or foe.