What a wonderful debut novel by Denny S. Bryce. I was so caught up in the life of the characters especially Honoree and Bessie. Told in dual timelines it is the story of a strong young black woman in 1925 who works her tail off to become a dancer at a ritzy club in Chicago. Of course Chicago has gambling, Al Capone, bootleg whiskey, jazz and so much danger. The author does an amazing job in taking the reader back in time and i was right there sipping on a whiskey and tapping my feet to the music. Jump ahead to 2015 as a young film student interviews a 110 year old Honoree in hopes of completing his thesis and begin a new life. What he discovers along the way brings to light his devastating past which he needs to deal with. The past and present are linked in an unforgettable and dangerous way. This book was entertaining, provocative, and told with great detail. And what a beautiful cover for the book!