59 pages • 1 hour read
Kate AtkinsonShrines of Gaiety
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson is a fictional novel set in 1926 London that follows Nellie Coker, a renowned nightclub owner, as she navigates attempts to dismantle her business by corrupt policeman Sergeant Arthur Maddox and determined private investigator Frobisher, while intertwining with the stories of Gwendolen Kelling, a woman searching for two runaway girls, Freda and Florence. The book contains descriptions of alcohol addiction, drug overdose, death by suicide, capital punishment, abortion, and sexual assault.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Kate Atkinson's Shrines of Gaiety is praised for its vibrant depiction of 1920s London nightlife, with compelling characters and intricately woven narratives. Critics appreciate its historical detail and witty prose. However, some find its multiple storylines hard to follow at times. Overall, readers laud its rich atmosphere and engaging plot.
Who Should Read Shrines of Gaiety?
Readers who savor intricate historical settings and rich character development, akin to fans of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern or The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters, will be captivated by Kate Atkinson's Shrines of Gaiety. This novel masterfully intertwines crime, drama, and wit against the backdrop of 1920s London.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Historical Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
British Literature
Roaring Twenties
History: World