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Fallout follows a young woman as she navigates the vibrant, stark streets of 1970s London while plunging into the theatrical scene that defines her world. The novel traces her coming of age amid the backstage glamour and raw honesty of the theatre community, exploring themes of love, ambition, and the moral complexities of adultery in a historically rich, literary context.
Set against the backdrop of London's bustling performing arts scene, the story balances the personal with the cultural, offering readers an intimate look at a generation on the cusp of change and the timeless allure of the stage.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sadie Jones
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