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My Best Girl
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025853925
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
My Best Girl is a charming romantic novel by the celebrated author Kathleen Norris, capturing the spirit and sentiment of the 1920s. The story centers on Maggie Johnson, an industrious and spirited young woman working as a stock girl in a bustling five-and-ten-cent store. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Joe Grant, a handsome new coworker who seems out of place among the aisles of the department store. Unknown to Maggie, Joe is actually the son of the store's wealthy owner, attempting to prove his worth by working from the ground up.
As their workplace friendship blossoms into a sincere romance, the narrative explores themes of class distinctions, the value of hard work, and the pursuit of happiness against the backdrop of Jazz Age America. Norris masterfully depicts the daily lives and aspirations of working-class women, blending social observation with heartfelt storytelling. My Best Girl remains a classic example of early 20th-century popular fiction, offering readers an evocative look at a bygone era where love strives to bridge the gap between different social worlds. This timeless tale of romance and identity showcases Norris's ability to create relatable characters and engaging emotional stakes.
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