Angels

"Angels" is a novel by Irish writer Marian Keyes, published in 2002. The protagonist of the story is Maggie Walsh, a 33-year-old woman who, after discovering her husband's infidelity, decides to escape her life and travel to Los Angeles. There, she stays at the house of her childhood friend and immerses herself in the glamorous, yet often superficial, world of Hollywood. Throughout the story, Maggie tries to rediscover herself, confronting her fears and the expectations that society has placed on her. The novel combines Keyes's characteristic humor with a sincere look at themes such as heartbreak, friendship, and personal growth.