The Harvey Girls

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Juliette Fayknown for her well-drawn characters and vibrant historical backdrops (Library Journal)transports us to 1920s America with this big-hearted tale of two very different women who must learn to trust each other as one tries save her family and the other to save herself. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah and Kristina McMorris.

1926: Charlotte Crowninshield was born into one of the finest Boston society families. Now shes on the run from a brutal husband, desperate to disappear into the wilds of the Southwest. Billie MacTavish is the oldest of nine children born to Scottish immigrants in Nebraska. She quit school in the sixth grade to help with her mothers washing and mending business, but even that isnt enough to keep the family afloat.

Desperate, both women join the ranks of the Harvey Girls, waitresses who serve in Americas first hospitality chain on the Santa Fe railroad. Hired on the same day, they share three things: a room, a heartfelt dislike of each otherand each has a secret that will certainly get them fired.

Through twelve-hour days of training in Topeka, Kansas, they learn the fine art of service, perfecting their skills despite bouts of homesickness, fear of being discovered, and a run-in with the KKK. When theyre sent to work at the luxurious El Tovar hotel at the Grand Canyon, the challenges only grow, as Billie struggles to hide her young age from would-be suitors, and Charlotte discovers the little-known dark side of the national parks history.

Juliette Fays gift for creating complex, exquisitely human characters (Marisa de los Santos, New York Times bestselling author) is on full display in this deeply moving and joyous celebration of female empowerment, loyalty, and friendship.

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THE HARVEY GIRLS is Juliette Fay at her very best: a gorgeously written, impeccably-researched novel filled with resilient and beautifully drawn female characters. Billie and Charlotte will capture readers hearts and bring them back in time to a true and fascinating historical piece of the west in this powerful story of female friendship, strength, and ultimately love. -- Jillian Cantor,USA Todaybestselling author ofBeautiful Little Fools
"Fay brings to life a fascinating piece of jazz-age history through the lens of two women who, at first glance, appear to have nothing in common besides their jobs at a fast-paced restaurant chain that was once ubiquitous. The novel crackles with secrets while also highlighting the struggles of women trying to make their way in an unforgiving world." -- Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Queen

Author Bio

Juliette Fay is the bestselling author of eight novels, including City of Flickering Lightand the USA TODAY bestseller The Tumbling Turner Sisters. A graduate of Boston College and Harvard University, she lives in Massachusetts. Visit her at JulietteFay.com.