Out of the Easy

In her historical thriller set in 1950s New Orleans, award-winning author Ruta Sepetys introduces seventeen-year-old Josie Moraine, who yearns to escape her past as the daughter of a brothel prostitute. As she navigates the vibrant yet secretive French Quarter, her ambitions clash with unexpected challenges following a mysterious death that pulls her into a high-profile murder investigation. Caught between the allure of an elite education and the dark undercurrents of her environment, Josie faces pivotal choices that will determine her future and confront the shadows of her mother's mistakes. With richly drawn characters and an evocative setting, this story explores the impact of decisions on one’s destiny.