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Name: Jack of Diamonds
Author: Bryce Courtenay

Set against the backdrop of the 1930s Great Depression in Toronto, Jack of Diamonds tells the story of Jack Spayd, a boy from the Cabbagetown slums who inherits a Hohner harmonica after his father wins it in a card game. Using the instrument to escape his harsh surroundings, Jack discovers a gift for music that propels him from local jazz clubs to performances across Canada, wartime Europe and eventually Las Vegas. The novel explores themes of chance, love, corruption, and the transformative power of music.

First publish date: 2012

Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: Bryce Courtenay

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