About the Book: In 1950s Paris, the young and unconventional Sally Jay Gorce dyes her hair pink, wears evening gowns by day, and embarks on a self-guided “educational” journey. Her whirlwind life includes a series of romantic entanglements, nights at jazz clubs, and a bit part in a film. As her money dwindles, Sally must confront the possibility of returning to the United States and her former life as a librarian.