Alice Adams

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Set in the Midwest, the novel follows a charming yet ambitious young woman navigating the complexities of social status. With a mother eager to climb the social ladder and a simple-minded father, her aspirations for a successful career and a wealthy husband are continually undermined. As she fabricates stories to elevate her family's standing, the resulting scandals only deepen her struggles, highlighting themes of ambition, social class, and the consequences of deception.