Set against the glittering backdrop of 1920s New York, Twenty-Four Hours unfolds over the course of a single day in which the seemingly charmed life of a wealthy socialite begins to disintegrate. Through intersecting perspectives, the novel reveals the emotional and moral collapse of individuals trapped in loveless marriages, casual infidelity, and the illusion of class respectability. A portrait of moral disillusionment and urban detachment, the story explores how quickly the stability of a life can erode when illusions are confronted with reality.