The Women in Black

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Set in the bustling F. G. Goode department store during the Christmas season, the story follows a diverse group of women working in Ladies' Cocktail Frocks. Key characters include Patty, dealing with her troubled marriage; Fay, who struggles with misfortune; and the dedicated Mrs. Jacob. Newcomer Lisa, awaiting her exam results, encounters the glamorous Magda, who oversees the exclusive Model Gowns. The narrative explores their intertwined lives against the backdrop of holiday preparations, highlighting themes of ambition, resilience, and camaraderie.