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A Dangerous Business

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Set against the backdrop of 1850s Gold Rush California, two best friends, Eliza and Jean, navigate the challenges of life as young prostitutes in a chaotic, lawless town. Their journey unfolds in a landscape filled with both allure and peril, highlighting their resilience in a world on the brink of the Civil War. The story explores themes of friendship, survival, and the stark realities of life during a tumultuous period in American history.

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A Dangerous Business, Jane Smiley

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2022
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English
Released
2022
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Paperback
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304
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9780593664018
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Set against the backdrop of 1850s Gold Rush California, two best friends, Eliza and Jean, navigate the challenges of life as young prostitutes in a chaotic, lawless town. Their journey unfolds in a landscape filled with both allure and peril, highlighting their resilience in a world on the brink of the Civil War. The story explores themes of friendship, survival, and the stark realities of life during a tumultuous period in American history.