Linda Lee, Incorporated: A Novel

A lively portrait of 1920s Hollywood unfurls as an old circle of friends reconvenes at a bustling restaurant. Amid the clink of glasses and the soft hum of a film studio’s backstage chatter, Lucinda Druce and her former flame, Dobbin, sparring with sharp wit and lingering affection, reveal the tangled emotions that linger after years apart. Their banter, tinged with nostalgia and the ache of unfulfilled promises, captures a world where glamour masks deeper yearnings.

The dialogue drifts between playful teasing and earnest confession, hinting at the personal sacrifices made for love, war, and ambition. As the characters navigate their past entanglements, the narrative offers a vivid glimpse into the social rituals and cinematic culture of the era, inviting listeners to feel the pulse of a time when every encounter could be both a performance and a revelation. The opening sets the stage for a story that balances humor, romance, and the bittersweet echo of choices long made.