Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for a discussion of Louise Hare's first Canary Club mystery novel featuring Lena Aldridge, a mixed-race singer aboard the Queen Mary in 1930s London.
This historical novel explores Black history in England through Lena's experiences as a light-skinned Black woman passing for white, highlighting the challenges of racial prejudice and the quest for belonging, especially when she's offered a chance at Broadway but finds herself amidst a wealthy, dysfunctional family dealing with their own secrets and rising Nazism. A murder forces her to confront her hidden racial identity and navigate complex issues of class, racism, and addiction as she tries to escape her past and secure a future.
Mystery Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 3:30 to 5 PM. It is a monthly book discussion group through the Burke Branch Library.
This program will take place by Zoom and registration is required. After registering, you will be emailed the link to join this Zoom meeting. If you have questions about the program or need help with set up, please contact Caroline at cpak@alexlibraryva.org.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Book Discussion Groups |
TAGS: | historical fiction | Black History Month | #blackhistorymonth |
This program will take place by Zoom and registration is required.
Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pCm2Hxy4QtORux62kW9rhg
After registering, you will be emailed the link to join this Zoom meeting.
