Black Orchid Blues

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"Walker's exuberant third Harlem Renaissance mystery [is a] dark, sexy novel."—Publishers Weekly"[T]he tale is strengthened by plenty of period detail and a fine feel for both the gay underworld of Harlem in the 1920s and the sociopsychological dynamics of her characters. Best of all, [protagonist] Lanie has the makings of a strong series heroine. Walter Mosely fans, in particular, should look for more from this promising crime writer."—Booklist"Put a Bessie Smith platter on the Victrola, and go with the flow on this mystery/romance/history mix."—Library Journal"Black Orchid Blues works as a study of class and race, plus the debilitating effects of grief, the question of identity and the far-reaching impact of family secrets . . . Walker has a crystal clear eye for what motivates people as she explores disparity and desperation."—Florida Sun-SentinelLanie Price, a...