So Long, Little Egypt

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Set in the late 1950s, the story follows Anne Christie, a young woman from a troubled midwestern coal-mining family. Feeling unloved by her mother, she seeks validation through relationships with various men. Anne's quest for acceptance leads her to New York, where she pursues a modeling career. However, she remains unaware that her past will eventually catch up with her, complicating her life and ambitions. The narrative explores themes of emotional isolation, the search for love, and the consequences of one's choices.