An author tracks down Gloria Downing, hoping to interview her for a book about her friend Estée Lauder. It throws Gloria into reminiscing about the past where she and Estée were young women learning about life together.
Gloria’s family scandal catapulted her from society and forced her to make her own way in the world. She took a job at a beauty parlor where she met Estée who was selling face creams. Their friendship will change each other’s lives in ways they could never imagine.
Estée’s desperate to make herself a household name and she’ll do anything to reach the top of her field. Gloria changes her name and her life style, but she still understands trends and fashion. She ends up working at Saks Fifth Avenue. Estée can’t believe her good luck and begs for an introduction.
Forty years later, the secrets threaten to come out – divorces, affairs, fights, and how the war changed everyone. Gloria might not be talking to Estée at the moment, but that doesn’t mean she’s ready to spill all the secrets of their friendship.
While FIFTH AVENUE GLAMOUR GIRL by Renee Rose has a dual timeline, most of the book takes place in the past as the two women use their friendship to get ahead in the world. They’re both ambitious, determined, and tight-lipped. Don’t miss this fascinating read about how Estée Lauder worked hard and became a household name.
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