I won an ARC of this book from BookishFirst. This book is timely. Even though it's a historical novel set about a century ago? It comes at a time where racism, classism, and racial violence are still very prevalent. Black servant working for a wealthyish New Orleans family named the Barclays are facing horrible times. The money isn't flowing like it was. They aren't safe and neither are their jobs. But were they ever? Written in two parts, you'll feel every bit of rage as the story unfolds. You'll get to know the (fleshed out) characters. It's well written and you'll find that it could have been written in the present day. Which is sobering. In the end, it's not just about rib sauce. It's a study in trauma, betrayal, and resilience. You will definitely be engaged by the story. I read it right before a time where we give thanks for what we have. But what if what we have was obtained by ill gotten gains? Thank you BookishFirst for the chance to read this.