First published 2012
When a slum kid in 1930s Toronto wins a harmonica, he discovers a gift for music that sweeps him into the glittering jazz scene. As his talent takes him from smoky clubs to Europe and Vegas, he navigates a world of corruption, ambition, and desire - risking it all for a chance at the big time.
Genres: romance, american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, music
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: rags-to-riches, underdog
Setting: Europe, Toronto, Vegas
Period: 1930s
705 pages · Hardcover · Penguin Australia