Chicago
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Roxie Hart, a chorus girl with dreams of stardom, shoots her lover dead after he threatens to leave her. Arrested and charged with murder, Roxie hires Billy Flynn, a renowned criminal lawyer known for his ability to manipulate the media and sway juries. With Flynn's help, Roxie transforms herself into a sympathetic figure, using her sex appeal and charm to win over the public and avoid a guilty verdict. As Roxie's trial becomes a media sensation, she becomes an icon of the Jazz Age, symbolizing both the allure and the corruption of the era.Book Details
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