The Ladies Of The Corridor : Literary Licensing, LLC : 9781258393779 : 1258393778 : 16 Jun 2012 : The Ladies of the Corridor is a novel written by Dorothy Parker, an American writer, poet, and critic. The book is a story about a group of elderly women living in a retirement home called the Tamarack Lodge. The main character, Mrs. Laura Sheridan, is a widow who has been living in the lodge for several years. She is bored with her life and feels trapped in the routine of the home. However, she finds solace in the company of her fellow residents, who are all women of a certain age.The novel explores the lives of these women and their experiences of aging, loneliness, and the loss of independence. The ladies of the corridor are portrayed as strong and resilient, despite their physical limitations. They find comfort in each other's company and support each other through the challenges of growing old.The story takes a dramatic turn when a new resident, Mrs. Pearl Jewett, arrives at the lodge