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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…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Wild Women and the Blues as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
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…
Curious about what life was like in the Chicago speakeasies of the 1920s—especially for Black chorus women?
Follow ambitious, yet vulnerable, Honoree Palcour, as she envelops you in her past. Like to feel like what it was like to be alive in an earlier era? You won’t be disappointed by this exciting and well-written tale!
From Susan's list on the ‘herstory’ of women of the 1920s.
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