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Twice on the cusp of a new chapter, twelve‑year‑old Bessie Coleman is whisked from her North Carolina home to live with her aunts in Harlem after a controversial split with her mother. The arrival of her father’s sonless decision marks the start of a complex tale woven with family secrets, sudden disappearances, and the backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance. As Bessie navigates the unfamiliar streets, she begins to uncover clues that hint at larger mysteries tied to her family’s past and the vibrant community around them.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Evelyn Coleman
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