The Briar Club
A Novel
Description
"Quinn evocatively balances the outward cheerfulness of the 1950s with historical observations exploring racism, misogyny, homophobia and political persecution in this sharply drawn, gripping novel." - People Magazine
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"Quinn evocatively balances the outward cheerfulness of the 1950s with historical observations exploring racism, misogyny, homophobia and political persecution in this sharply drawn, gripping novel." -- People
"Compulsively readable, The Briar Club will find eager readers in those who love woman-led historical fiction with rich, appealing characters." -- Booklist (starred review)
"[A] compelling story. This powerful, unforgettable historical mystery is for fans of Mary Anna Evans's Justine Byrne series and stories with strong women characters." -- Library Journal (starred review)
"A stellar historical mystery Quinn elegantly explores issues of race, class, and gender, and brings the paranoid atmosphere of McCarthy-era Washington to vivid life. For Quinn's fans, this is a must." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Quinn's latest continues to uphold her reputation for grasping the complexities, nuances, and dynamism of the past. Really, this book is perfect." -- Literary Hub
"Kate Quinn's The Briar Club not only presents a thrilling mystery, but also, and perhaps more importantly, a cast of characters readers will adore." -- ELLE.COM
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