Prohibition, Magicians, and Short Story Collections

In Prohibition-era New York, the Revelle family’s fantastical show set on Charmant Island is full of magic and champagne. But as Prohibition threatens their livelihood, Luxe Revelle agrees to pose as the girlfriend of a wealthy scion as he vies for mayor in order to keep her family’s business afloat. It’s only when a desperate orphan begins delving into secrets about the island’s past that Luxe discovers just how dangerous a game it is to keep secrets from powerful people.

A magical pair of glasses passed down from her grandfather begins granting Winna’s wishes in this middle grade novel about family, Black history, and an incredible pair of spectacles. After wishing she could see ghosts, Winna meets the original owner of the spectacles: her great-aunt Estelle. She soon discovers her great-aunt had a brother who was kidnapped when their mother went north to escape slavery — and he’s still alive. Now, it’s up to Winna to track him down in order to break the family curse and make their family whole once again.