Changó's Beads and Two-Tone Shoes

In William Kennedy's latest novel, an epic tale unfolds, intertwining revolutionary intrigue, passionate journalism, and the gritty underbelly of politics and crime. Following the journey of Quinn through Cuba's vibrant nightlife and the tense streets of Albany on the day of Robert F. Kennedy's assassination, this narrative brings together a cast of diverse characters, including a radical priest, a jazz legend, and even historical figures like Hemingway and Castro. As Quinn navigates love and death alongside his unpredictable Cuban wife, Renata, the story illuminates the complexities of human nature against the backdrop of the civil rights movement and Albany's political machinations.