Description
One man's charm opens doors... and unlocks dangerous secrets.
In 1920s New Orleans, Eugene Ste. Cherie, a naïve Pullman Porter, stumbles into a world of booze, sex, and jazz when he helps a white passenger. He is later hired to work at a lakefront casino. Despite prohibition, alcohol flows freely, and Eugene tends bar at lavish social events.
His wife Eartha remains oblivious to the secrets and lies surrounding him. As Eugene's good looks and skills make him a sought-after man, he narrowly escapes seduction and scandal. When Eartha uncovers his affair, she learns the painful truth about his involvement with the city's elite.
Set against a backdrop of glamour and deception, this unforgettable story explores the price of ambition--and what's left when the lies run out.
Author: Debra Lee
Publisher: Histria Fiction
Published: 08/19/2025
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN13: 9781592115631
ISBN10: 1592115632
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | African American & Black | Historical
- Fiction | LGBTQ+ | General
- Fiction | Historical | 20th Century | General
About the Author
Debra Lee is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Bauder Fashion College in Atlanta and Tulane University of New Orleans. Ms. Lee is currently enjoying retirement in Atlanta, Georgia, where she is an active member of the Red Hat Society.