Conscience

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Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War protests in Brooklyn, the narrative follows three girls whose lives diverge dramatically into adulthood. Helen becomes a revolutionary, Val pens a controversial novel about Helen, while Olive finds stability as an editor and writer. Olive's task to write an essay about Val's book unravels complex memories and relationships with her husband, Griff. Award-winning author Alice Mattison intricately explores the interplay of personal and political choices, revealing how women impact the world around them.