"Joan Thursday: A Novel" by Louis Joseph Vance sees the titular character trying to pull herself up and climb to a higher social standing in New York City. The 20th century was a time full of change and drama, all of which is represented in this text, from romance to struggling to find a career that will get her to a position of comfort. Often considered a precursor to modern soap operas, the book is dramatic and thrilling for readers of all ages.
