Murray’s novel of the life of editor Jessie Redmon Fauset takes readers deep into the world of the Harlem Renaissance. The story focuses largely on Fauset’s relationship with W. E. B. DuBois. The novel features cameos by many familiar writers of the time, including Countee Cullen, Langston Hughes, and Nella Larsen. Recommended for historical fiction fans and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Harlem Renaissance literary scene.
Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray, (List Price: $29, Berkley, 9780593638484, February 2025)
Reviewed by Amanda Grell, Pearl’s Books in Fayetteville, Arkansas