Black orchid blues took the form of a historical, fictional mystery, in that walker based the novel during the time period of the 1920s in harlem, new york. Last night i had the pleasure of helping persia walker celebrate the publication of her new book, black orchid blues. Persia walker author information including a biography, photograph, list of published books. Its a highly dramatic book about the mind of a person who operates outside of his gender. Booklist black orchid blues works as a study of class and race, plus the debilitating effects of grief, the question of identity and the farreaching impact of family secrets. Like most book addicts i have lots of favorite covers and ive shared a few already. Ive already read it and couldnt agree more with publishers weeklys assessment that its exuberant. The lanie price mystery novels book series thriftbooks. Apr 23, 2011 persia walker black orchid blues saturday, april 23, 2011 1. Evil hides behind the genteel facades of affluent strivers row and stalks the ballroom of one of harlems most famous gay parties. Black orchid blues ebook por persia walker 9781617750199. Black orchid blues by persia walker the denver post.
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She won the author of the year award by the go on girl. Queenie wants lanie to profile him, but then an armed man interrupts their conversation and forces queenie to leave the club. Persia walker is the author of three acclaimed historical novels, black orchid blues, goodfellowe house, and lyrics of a blackbird. Persia walker is the author of historical novels, she is also a contributor to the anthology mystery writers of america presents. Persia walker audio books, best sellers, author bio. New stories about cops, criminals, and the chase, and harlem redux, and more on. Persia walker black mystery authors i found this great book. An attorney returns home to investigate his sisters death in this novel from black orchid blues author persia walker. Apr 24, 2011 in a complex plot that keeps the reader tied to the page, black orchid blues explores the depths of human depravity and the desperation of its victims. Lanie price, a harlem society columnist, witnesses the brutal nightclub kidnapping of the black orchid, a sultry, seductive singer with a mysterious past. Queeniejunior is an impersonator in a new york high society nightclub during the 1920s.