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Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. From the dramatic redbrick facade to the sweeping staircase dripping with art, the Chelsea Hotel has long been New York City's creative oasis for the many artists, writers, musicians, actors, filmmakers, and poets who have called it home—a scene Chelsea Girls Hazel Riley and actress Maxine Mead are determined to Chelsea Girls to their advantage. Yet they soon discover that the greatest obstacle to putting up a show on Broadway has nothing to do with their art, and everything to do with politics. A Red scare Chelsea Girls sweeping across America, and Senator Joseph McCarthy has started a witch hunt for Communists, with those in the entertainment industry in the crosshairs. As the pressure builds to Chelsea Girls names, it Chelsea Girls more than Hazel and Maxine's Broadway dreams that may suffer as they grapple with Chelsea Girls terrible consequences, but also their livelihood, their friendship, and even their freedom. Spanning from the s to the s, The Chelsea Girls deftly pulls back the curtain on the desperate political pressures of McCarthyism, the complicated bonds of female friendship, and the siren call of the uninhibited Chelsea Hotel. Get A Copy. Kindle Editionpages. More Details Chelsea Girls Title. Other Editions 7. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign Chelsea Girls. To ask other readers questions about The Chelsea Girlsplease sign up. Chelsea Girls resources did you find most interesting for obtaining historical accuracy? See 2 questions about Chelsea Girls Chelsea Girls…. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your Chelsea Girls of The Chelsea Girls. I finally read my first book by Fiona Davis, and I absolutely Chelsea Girls it. The Chelsea Hotel in the s and 50s New York is the hotspot for all the creatives in the city. Artists, musicians, poets, filmmakers; they are all here. Maxine Mead, an actress, and Hazel Riley, a playwright, plan to use the Chelsea to get the ball rolling for their careers. With fear over communism as its backdrop, Senat I finally read my first book by Fiona Davis, and I absolutely loved it. Chelsea Girls fear over communism as its backdrop, Senator McCarthy is on the hunt for entertainers he thinks would naturally be Communists. There is pressure to finger point. Hazel and Maxine may not make their Broadway show, but they may lose a lot more than that, meaning their freedom. My favorite thing about this book? I loved how the Chelsea became a character. It represented total freedom and complete creativity, the perfect place for creatives to congregate and be inspired. The whole acting scene was glamorous and fun to watch. Fiona Davis does a remarkable job drawing authentic, believable characters and making them Chelsea Girls. Overall, The Chelsea Girls is a beautiful story of complex friendship, during a time period filled with strife and uncertainty. I received a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own. Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www. Chelsea Girls all 27 comments. A haven for artists, musicians, writers, and actors, the iconic Chelsea Hotel provides the backdrop for this fictional account of friendship and McCarthyism. The main characters meet in Naples as USO entertainers during One becomes a famous movie star while the other becomes a playwright and, at times, both live at the Chelsea. During the Cold War, people in the entertainment suffered blacklisting, unfair allegations and investigations leading to A haven for artists, musicians, writers, and actors, the iconic Chelsea Chelsea Girls provides the backdrop for this fictional account of friendship and McCarthyism. During Chelsea Girls Cold War, people in Chelsea Girls entertainment suffered blacklisting, unfair allegations and investigations leading to imprisonment, lost livelihoods, ruined careers and some suicides. How does a friendship survive this sort of persecution? View all 18 comments. This one had a bit of a different feel than the author's other books, but I liked it. The story is centered around the era of McCarthyism which I Chelsea Girls the very basic history of before reading this book. I'm now feeling motivated to seek out other historical fiction or nonfiction books exploring the topic. To me that's always a sign of a good historical fiction book when the author is able to get you interested enough to want to learn more. It's the s and Hazel Riley and Maxine Mead meet while This one had a bit of a different feel than the author's other books, but I liked it. It's the s and Hazel Riley and Maxine Mead meet while performing for the troops overseas. After the war Hazel struggles to make it as an actress in New York while Maxine is more successful in Hollywood. Years later the two reunite when Hazel is hoping to put the play she wrote on a Broadway stage. In the s Senator Joseph McCarthy was on his witch hunt Chelsea Girls communism and the entertainment industry certainly got caught up in the middle of it. The pressure was intense to name names and Hazel and Maxine's friendship is going Chelsea Girls be put to the test. I've read all four of the author's books and with her other books it has always felt like she picked a setting first and then built the story around that. And I'm not saying that as a negative thing because I have enjoyed all of her books. For this book she picked The Chelsea Hotel as the location but in my opinion its more like a backdrop rather than actually feeling like an extra character in the story. And I'll admit that was Chelsea Girls disappointing because I have always enjoyed what the different buildings and landmarks have brought to the story. I'm sure I'm not the only reader who thought there were some interesting parallels to the story and the current political climate. I'm assuming that's partly why the author chose to write this book. While Hazel and Maxine might not have existed in real life, I did feel like they helped guide the story along and give a realistic view of what was going on in the entertainment industry during that time period. There's so much darkness to the story but it feels natural because it was a dark period in U. I recommend reading this one especially if you have enjoyed other books by the author. And on a completely unrelated note, I love the hardback Chelsea Girls for this one. Gotta give a shoutout to the person who designed it on a job well done! View all 6 comments. Her new job takes her to the Old World where she meets Maxine Mead, a vivacious and outspoken actress. The two women bond over their love of theater and mutual formative experiences in Italy. Their friendship endures beyond their stint abroad; the two cross paths again at the iconic Chelsea Hotel - a haven for artists and creators - in the s. Hazel catches a break as a playwright, and Maxine returns as a Hollywood starlet. But as the era of McCarthyism and blacklisting of the entertainment industry develops, Hazel and Maxine find themselves caught in the cross-fire. Chelsea Girls the pressure builds, Hazel and Maxine face life-changing decisions about loyalty, morality, and freedom, all of which unfold before the Victorian facade of the Chelsea Hotel. Will the hunt for communists break these women apart? Fiona Davis, the bestselling author of The Dollhouse, Chelsea Girls Address, and Chelsea Girls Masterpiece, crafts another exciting narrative rich in historical detail and unexpected twists. The Chelsea Chelsea Girls shines a light on the Chelsea Girls of the theater world and the power of standing up for creative freedom. This is a perfect read for lovers of historical fiction, theater, and New York City. View 2 comments. Read cover Chelsea Girls cover on s perfect summer day at the beach! So many reasons to love this Mar 23, Mel Epic Reading rated it it was amazing Shelves: arc-netgalleyChelsea Girlsmiddle-earth-floab. So much so that they accused innocent people and ruined many people's lives. Davis does a fabulous job of telling this story. The Chelsea Hotel Yes it's a real place. And yes it hosted many celebrities and artists of all kinds over the years. Women’s and Girls' Football | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club

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