My Rating: 4.4
It’s 1950, and as the French Quarter of New Orleans simmers with secrets, seventeen-year-old Josie Moraine is silently stirring a pot of her own. Known among locals as the daughter of a brothel prostitute, Josie wants more out of life than the Big Easy has to offer. She devises a plan get out, but a mysterious death in the Quarter leaves Josie tangled in an investigation that will challenge her allegiance to her mother, her conscience, and Willie Woodley, the brusque madam on Conti Street.
Despite capturing the prostitutes, brothel and their business so well, there was also a wholesome feel to this savey street-wise book. Septeys has an amazing gift of taking a piece of history and bringing it to life. My two favorite books of hers so far are I Must Betray You and Between Shades of Grey. I will continue reading everything that she puts out as her writing really is amazing.
This book slipped past me. I agree, this author is a favorite and the two books you mentioned are outstanding. Need to check this out from the library. Thanks for you review!
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This is different and not her best work but I still enjoyed it. ♥
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