Books matching: prohibited love
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- #11
Save:The Small Bachelor by P.G. Wodehouse is a delightful comedy set in prohibition-era New York, featuring a wealthy young man named George Finch who aspires to be an artist. The story unfolds with a mix of absurd predicaments involving a cast of eccentric characters including a bossy older woman, a henpecked husband, an English Jeeves-like butler, and a female criminal. The plot revolves around Finch falling in love with Molly Waddington, the daughter of a wealthy but dim-witted family, leading to humorous misunderstandings and chaotic situations. Wodehouse's writing style shines through in his use of brilliantly unexpected language, physical humor, and lack of depth, providing a light-hearted and entertaining read for fans of his work.
The Sheridan stands in the heart of New York’s Bohemian and artistic quarter. If you threw a brick from any of its windows, you would be certain to brain some rising young interior decorator, some Vor...1926•261 pages - #12
Save:A lush and gripping Jazz Age tale that resonates with emotion and history - even if the dual timeline doesn't hit for all, it’s a must-read for lovers of character-driven, atmospheric historical fiction.
Wild Women and the Blues by Denny S Bryce is a historical fiction novel set in 1920s Chicago, capturing the vibrant yet dangerous Jazz Age. The story follows Honoree Dalcour, a jazz dancer with fierce ambition and a vulnerable side, as she navigates the struggles and violence of her time, including racketeering and mob activity. The plot includes a parallel storyline featuring Sawyer, a film student who seeks to uncover Honoree's secrets, adding depth and emotion. Bryce's writing style immerses readers in the era, using vivid descriptions that bring the music and atmosphere to life, while the dual timelines keep the story engaging and layered.
On the fifth floor of the Bronzeville Senior Living Facility, I stand outside the smallest room in the world, doing my best to ignore the dropped ceiling and square linoleum tiles, stoking my claustro...March 2021•385 pages
