Why did Sharon love this book?
This book deals not only with period politics, 1920s Chicago, but also with the challenges faced by women of color during the period.
The main character, Honoree Calcour, was a nightclub dancer who ran afoul not only of politicians but also of the mafia. She’s being interviewed by a young filmmaker who wants to know about her life … but Honoree is over 100 years old and says she doesn’t remember much. She remembers more than she initially lets on, but that’s probably not surprising.
We have complicated characters who aren’t always likable and face uphill battles in numerous areas of their lives. All of them came to life on the page; I felt as though I knew every one of them.
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"Perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo...a dazzling depiction of passion, prohibition, and murder.“ —Shelf Awareness
“Ambitious and stunning.” —Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author
"Vibrant…A highly entertaining read!” —Ellen Marie Wiseman New York Times Bestselling author of THE ORPHAN COLLECTOR
“The music practically pours out of the pages of Denny S. Bryce's historical novel, set among the artists and dreamers of the 1920s.” —OprahMag.com
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