Careers for Women

Set against the vibrant backdrop of late 1950s New York City, Careers for Women follows Maggie Gleason, a young woman eager to craft her own story amid a city on the brink of change, as she navigates her job, new friendships, and personal aspirations. When Maggie is asked to support Pauline Moreau, a woman hiding a painful secret, their growing bond reveals deeper truths about love, ambition, and resilience. Through the evolving landscape of Manhattan and its towering ambitions, the novel explores the challenges of building a life and the small acts of kindness that sustain us.