Passing

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Set in 1920s Harlem, the story explores the complex relationship between Irene Redfield and her childhood friend Clare Kendry, who has been passing as white. As they reconnect, Irene is disturbed by Clare's life, including her marriage to a racist husband and their daughter. Their contrasting lifestyles spark a deep fascination and ultimately lead to a precarious and tragic entanglement, revealing the struggles of identity and race during this tumultuous era.