Queenie recently came to Harlem, and curiosity grows about his past. But the secret that everyone knows is the beautiful, sophisticated Queenie is a man in drag. Queenie, who is billed as the “Black Orchid,” has been packing the club nightly and has garnered quite a following from the mostly white audience. Society writer Lani Price is attending the popular Cinnamon Club to hear diva Queenie Lovetree, Harlem’s latest singing sensation. “Black Orchid Blues” works as a study of class and race, plus the debilitating effects of grief, the question of identity and the far-reaching impact of family secrets. Persia Walker returns to this lush atmosphere in her third novel. The affluent Strivers’ Row was a vibrant neighborhood for upper-middle- class African-Americans. The Harlem Renaissance was in full force, showcasing the talents of a plethora of black artists, writers and musicians.
Life in New York City’s Harlem during the 1920s was a heady time. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu
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