Lexington, Kentucky

Elizabeth's childhood home is in Lexington, Kentucky.

North Carolina

Mama is from North Carolina originally, although she moved around constantly as a child.

Boston, Massachusetts

Elizabeth goes to live in Boston in 1954.

Columbia University

Elizabeth goes to college at Columbia University in Columbia, New York.

New York City

Elizabeth lives in several different places in New York City.

Hotel Schuyler

Hotel Schuyler is a sleazy New York hotel where Elizabeth lives with "J." It is filled with people who will probably never be successful.

Amsterdam, Holland

Elizabeth lives in Amsterdam for a while, with a boyfriend. "Dr. Z." and his wife also live there.

Des Artistes

"Des Artistes" is the name of a large apartment building near Elizabeth's apartment. It is supposed to be used by artists, so each apartment contains an art studio.

Keeneland

There is a racetrack for the Kentucky Derby at Keeneland.

The Boarding House