It’s 1938, and a young woman selling face cream out of a New York City beauty parlor is determined to prove she can have it all. Her name is Estée Lauder, and she’s about to take the world by storm. In New York City, you can disappear into the crowd. At least that’s what Gloria Downing desperately hopes as she tries to reinvent herself after a devastating family scandal. She’s ready for a total life makeover and a friend she can lean on—and into her path walks a young, idealistic woman named Estée. Their chance encounter will change Gloria’s life forever. Estée dreams of success and becoming a household name like Elizabeth Arden, Helena Rubinstein, and Revlon. Before Gloria knows it, she is swept up in Estée's ambitious world of beauty and glamour, becoming her closest confidante and trusted ally. Together, the two women navigate the cutthroat cosmetics industry, face setbacks and triumphs, and forge an unlikely friendship. But as Estée's star rises, Gloria must confront the secrets of her past and decide what she's willing to sacrifice for success, love, and the dazzling life on Fifth Avenue she's always wanted.
Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl
Year
2023
Pages
432
Description
It’s 1938, and a young woman selling face cream out of a New York City beauty parlor is determined to prove she can have it all. Her name is Estée Lauder, and she’s about to take the world by storm. In New York City, you can disappear into the crowd. At least that’s what Gloria Downing desperately hopes as she tries to reinvent herself after a devastating family scandal. She’s ready for a total life makeover and a friend she can lean on—and into her path walks a young, idealistic woman named Estée. Their chance encounter will change Gloria’s life forever. Estée dreams of success and becoming a household name like Elizabeth Arden, Helena Rubinstein, and Revlon. Before Gloria knows it, she is swept up in Estée's ambitious world of beauty and glamour, becoming her closest confidante and trusted ally. Together, the two women navigate the cutthroat cosmetics industry, face setbacks and triumphs, and forge an unlikely friendship. But as Estée's star rises, Gloria must confront the secrets of her past and decide what she's willing to sacrifice for success, love, and the dazzling life on Fifth Avenue she's always wanted.
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