An autobiographical novel of 1940s San Antonio. It's 1943, World War II is in full swing, and San Antonio is flooded with GIs looking for a good time. Jane Davis, an uninitiated English grad, returns home and takes a room in her mother's flophouse, the Angus Hotel. Her days are spent as a department store shopgirl, and her nights are crowded with dances and a newfound sense of freedom. Surrounded by her fraying family and her beguiling friend Wade, Jane finds herself on a coming-of-age whirlwind through prefeminist America, ...
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An autobiographical novel of 1940s San Antonio. It's 1943, World War II is in full swing, and San Antonio is flooded with GIs looking for a good time. Jane Davis, an uninitiated English grad, returns home and takes a room in her mother's flophouse, the Angus Hotel. Her days are spent as a department store shopgirl, and her nights are crowded with dances and a newfound sense of freedom. Surrounded by her fraying family and her beguiling friend Wade, Jane finds herself on a coming-of-age whirlwind through prefeminist America, where no one is immune to the ugly realities of race and gender. Delivered with a caustic wit, Jane's journey to adulthood will resonate with anyone who has ever come home again.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Contains: Maps. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Contains: Maps. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
