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Rosenbergs

The American couple executed in 1951. They were executed for allegedly acting as spies for American enemies, passing on nuclear secrets. The execution is primarily a touchstone in Esther's memory.

New York City

This location is home to most publishing houses and this is where Esther must go when she wins a contest with a magazine.

Amazon

The hotel for women where the young assistant editors stay. Men are not allowed to enter the building. All the girls have their rooms clustered together as if it were a college dormitory.

TB

This is a serious disease that was all but eliminated by medicine and vaccines by the end of the twentieth century. Buddy Willard contracted it working as a medical student.

crabmeat

The eleven assistant editors were served this at the Ladies' Day magazine food testing banquet. They all ate it and became seriously ill.

Ladies Day Magazine

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