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Shrines of Gaiety

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Set in 1926 London, the story unfolds in the vibrant nightlife of Soho, where social classes collide amidst the aftermath of the Great War. Central to this world is Nellie Coker, a determined matriarch striving to elevate her six children, particularly her complex eldest, Niven, shaped by his wartime experiences. As Nellie's ambitions grow, so do the dangers surrounding her, revealing a sinister side to the glamorous scene where survival becomes a precarious dance between ambition and betrayal.

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Shrines of Gaiety, Kate Atkinson

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2022
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English
Released
2022
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Paperback
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624
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9780593663318
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First published
2022
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Shrines of Gaiety
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Set in 1926 London, the story unfolds in the vibrant nightlife of Soho, where social classes collide amidst the aftermath of the Great War. Central to this world is Nellie Coker, a determined matriarch striving to elevate her six children, particularly her complex eldest, Niven, shaped by his wartime experiences. As Nellie's ambitions grow, so do the dangers surrounding her, revealing a sinister side to the glamorous scene where survival becomes a precarious dance between ambition and betrayal.