Manhattan Beach
novel by Egan
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Jennifer Egan's novel Manhattan Beach is set primarily in 1940s New York City. The story centers on interconnected characters, with a notable focus on a woman who becomes the first female diver at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The novel explores themes related to this setting and its characters. It is important to note that "Manhattan Beach" also refers to a city in California.12
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