The Favor

In "The Favor" by National Book Award finalist Adele Griffin, two contrasting women forge an unexpected bond when socialite Evelyn Elliot offers to carry a baby for Nora Hammond, a vintage dress shop owner in Manhattan. As Nora navigates the challenges of her personal life, including financial struggles and the desire to start a family, she is drawn into the glamorous world of New York's elite through her role as Evelyn's stylist and confidante. This contemporary tale explores the complexities of friendship and the emotional costs of longing for a child.