Saint Monkey

In Jacinda Townsend's debut novel, "Saint Monkey," the intertwined lives of two girls unfold against the backdrop of the Jazz Era. Fourteen-year-old Audrey Martin, destined for the pulsing music scene in Harlem, finds an opportunity that could change her life, while her best friend Caroline grapples with the harsh limitations of their small-town reality in Kentucky. As Audrey navigates the competitive world of jazz, Caroline faces her own struggles, highlighting the stark contrast between ambition and the harsh realities of segregation. This coming-of-age story captures the vibrancy of music and the poignant challenges of their journeys.