Butterfield 8 (1935) - John OHara
Category: Classic
Narrator: Gretchen Mol
Tags: Classic, Historical Fiction, Adults, Literature
Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group Release date: April 29, 2014 Duration: 08:07:11, Lorin Stein - Author of introduction, etc., A masterpiece of American fiction and a best seller upon its publication in 1935, Butterfield 8 lays bare with brash honesty the unspoken and often shocking truths that lurked beneath the surface of a society still reeling from the effects of the Great Depression., One Sunday morning, Gloria wakes up in a strangers apartment with nothing but a torn evening dress, stockings, and panties. When she steals a fur coat from the wardrobe to wear home, she unleashes a series of events that can only end in tragedy. Inspired by true events, this novel caused a sensation on its publication for its frank depiction of the relationship between a wild and beautiful young woman and a respectable, married man., Its a pleasure to encounter BUTTERFIELD 8 in this new audio version, especially if your most recent memory of it is the image of a young Elizabeth T
