Mixes biography with portrait of the flapper era and hard times
The book introduces one to the life and times of the famed chanteuse and star of Show Boat Helen Morgan (1900-1941) in addition to her times--the Jazz Age. Highlighting Morgan's triumphs, it also presents her tragic turns during the speakeasy period of American cultural history. Fast-paced, and well-written, it gives pictures of the entertainment world of its time.