Defending Alice

Set in 1920s New York, "Defending Alice" is a captivating historical novel that intricately weaves a tale of race, class, and societal scandal based on the notorious real-life Rhinelander case. When Alice Jones, a working-class black woman, marries Kip Rhinelander, heir to a powerful white family, their union ignites a firestorm of controversy, culminating in Kip's scandalous annulment lawsuit. Told through the perspective of Alice’s attorney, the narrative unfolds with flashbacks and personal diary entries, exploring the complexities of love, privilege, and prejudice in an era of glamour and excess—issues that still resonate today.