A captivating novel by Kate Quinn. Features a beautiful gold cover with intricate designs. Hardcover The story is set in a women's boardinghouse in Washington, D.C. in the 1950s, during the McCarthy era. It is a murder mystery that revolves around a weekly supper club where the residents form unlikely friendships and share secrets. The novel explores themes of racism, misogyny, homophobia, and political persecution of the era. The book includes recipes, many of which were developed by the author's husband Good condition. The paper cover is creased on the inside flap which is shown in picture.