Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl

Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl is a charming and engaging novel that blends historical detail with a lively, heartfelt story. Set against the glittering backdrop of New York’s beauty industry in its golden age, it follows two ambitious women whose determination and friendship shine as brightly as the glamour around them. Gloria Downing is a high society debutante who is currently in hiding because of a family scandal.  Almost broke, yet anxious to disguise her identity, she drops into a working class beauty salon for a change of hair color.  Estee Lauder is a fledgling cosmetics entrepreneur, making beauty creams in her kitchen by night, working tirelessly to get her products into beauty shops around New York by day.  When Estee offers Gloria a job selling cosmetics a lifelong friendship is formed. With a mix of wit, warmth, and fascinating behind-the-scenes intrigue, it’s a delightful escape for anyone who loves strong heroines and a dash of vintage sparkle.