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The Other Typist is the debut novel of author Suzanne Rindell.

Plot Summary
The story takes place in New York during 1923, four years after the Volstead Act was signed into law. Rose Baker is a typist at a New York City Police Department precinct. Her duties primarily include transcribing the confessions of suspects brought into the precinct. One day a new girl, Odalie, is hired to help with transcribing the additional influx of confessions due to the Volstead Act. Odalie proves to be a master of seduction and Rose quickly finds herself caught up in the new typist's mystique.

Awards and Recognition

 * The Other Typist was selected by NPR Critics' Lists: Summer 2013 Best Reads list in June of 2013.

Film Adaptation
Fox Searchlight has purchased rights to a film adaptation. Keira Knightley is signed on to produce and star in the film.