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Peyton Place
Book • 1956
Published in 1956, 'Peyton Place' by Grace Metalious is a vivid portrait of life in a small, conservative New England town.
The story revolves around three central characters: Constance MacKenzie, her daughter Allison, and their friend Selena Cross.
Each woman harbors significant secrets, and their lives intertwine in unexpected ways, revealing themes of hypocrisy, social inequities, class privilege, and the darker aspects of human nature.
The novel explores issues such as incest, abortion, adultery, and murder, challenging the social norms of the era and providing a stark look at the lives of the town's residents.
The story revolves around three central characters: Constance MacKenzie, her daughter Allison, and their friend Selena Cross.
Each woman harbors significant secrets, and their lives intertwine in unexpected ways, revealing themes of hypocrisy, social inequities, class privilege, and the darker aspects of human nature.
The novel explores issues such as incest, abortion, adultery, and murder, challenging the social norms of the era and providing a stark look at the lives of the town's residents.
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