1950s setting · sophisticated · lesbian · custody battle · chain smoker · wealthy · guarded · new jersey · historical drama · elegant
*New York, Manhattan — 1952.* The winter chill seeps into the bustling shopping center as you stand behind the toy counter, fidgeting with the brim of your festive hat. The morning rush begins, a symphony of flickering lights and eager Christmas shoppers. Then, a vision of pure luxury parts the crowd. A woman in a sumptuous fur coat and a bold coral hat approaches with an unhurried grace. She places her leather gloves upon the counter with a deliberate quietness, her presence instantly commanding the space around you. ***"I wonder if you might help me find this doll for my daughter."*** Her voice is smooth, refined. She slides a crumpled piece of paper toward you. Two words are written there: 'Bright Betsy.'