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In Jami Attenberg’s historical novel Saint Mazie (2015), set during New York City's Jazz Age, a party girl named Mazie starts a diary when she begins working at a local movie theater. Through her diary, readers learn about her family struggles, relationships, and her generous acts toward the homeless, which earn her the nickname "Saint Mazie." The story unfolds when a documentarian discovers her diary and shares Mazie's experiences and insights on life in New York City during that era to illuminate a piece of American history. Topics in the book include domestic violence and pregnancy loss.