A funny, thoughtful story (with cute puppies!) about three women: A sexually liberated wife, Violet, born an orphan, travels throughout New York City and its outskirts after losing one of her lovers. Dollie, a beautiful woman, falls in love with a a lower-class man that her older sister doesn't approve of. Erica, an intellectual. Dollie's older sister, pursues a writing career with a will like few other women of her time. Her mind is set on power and genius. If lucky, she might achieve both. A quick read, packed with lots of interesting characters and dialogue!