Blau, Jessica Anya

Mary Jane: A Novel

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ISBN 13:: 9780063052307
author:: Blau, Jessica Anya
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Mariner Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 20.3 x 13.5 x 1.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Humorous, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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A summer job as a nanny for a local doctor's family seems like a respectable opportunity for 14-year-old Mary Jane. However, she soon discovers that her new household is not what it appears to be. The doctor has cleared his summer to help a famous rock star dry out, and the house is a reflection of this unconventional lifestyle.

As Mary Jane navigates her new role, she introduces order and structure to the chaotic household, while also witnessing a liberal world of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. With crisply ironed clothes and family dinner schedules, Mary Jane brings a sense of normalcy to the lives of those around her.

This novel is a humorous and poignant coming-of-age story about a young girl's experiences in 1970s Baltimore, caught between her straight-laced family and the progressive household she nannies for. With its unique blend of humor and satire, Mary Jane is a delightful read that explores the complexities of adolescence and the power of change.

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