In the Face of the Sun

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“This is the best kind of historical novel: immersive, mysterious and evocative; factual in its history and nuanced in its creativity and connection to the present.” 
—Ms. Magazine
 
“Perfect…Denny S. Bryce is a superstar!”
—Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series

“Denny did her research and it shows: she accurately includes notable historical figures within the story line and provides a list of additional titles for further reading. The small details describing the experience of a Black Chicagoan in the 1920s (from dress and entertainment to slang and the sense of community) create a vivid background for this cast of engaging characters. The slowly revealed mysterious connections between families tie the book’s two time periods together. VERDICT Readers looking for solid historical fiction or complicated relationships, or to gain new insights into underrepresented points of view, will enjoy this book.”
—Library Journal

“The music practically pours out of the pages of Denny S. Bryce's historical novel, set among the artists and dreamers of the 1920s.”
—Oprah Daily
 
“All the glitz and glamour of Jazz Age Chicago, along with all the mob violence, is artfully described by the Bryce in this richly told, historical fiction debut.”
—Booklist
 
“The author deftly weaves fiction with reality and paints a vibrant picture of the sparkling yet seedy era…Perfect for fans of light historical fiction led by a complex heroine.”
—Kirkus

“Immersive and exciting, Denny S. Bryce’s Wild Women and the Blues [is] a vibrant novel that gathers elements of Chicago’s jazz past together.”
—Foreword Reviews
 
“Bryce takes readers from Roaring Twenties Chicago to the 21st century, in a riveting tale that speaks of  ambition, forbidden love and courage.”
—Palm Beach Post
 
“Wild Women and The Blues weaves together two equally “engaging” stories.”
—SheReads

“Wild Women and the Blues promises to be a brilliant debut, full of atmosphere and wonderfully immersive history.”
—Cultured Vultures

“This vivid historical novel will satisfy those who were transfixed by Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the Netflix adaptation of August Wilson’s play. Novelist Bryce, a former marketing executive who now covers books for NPR, takes an original slant to conjure the gritty blues scene of Jazz Age Chicago.”
—Everything Zoomer

“In her second novel, Bryce shines light on notable people and events from American history, from civil rights activists Drs. Vada and John Somerville and the actor Stepin Fetchit to the painful wounds of Tulsa. The scenes are cinematically vivid, the language fresh and vibrant, the characters complicated and real.”
—Historical Novel Society

“The author of Wild Women and the Blues is back with another historical fiction novel to dazzle and amaze.”
—Book Riot

“In the Face of the Sun is an engrossing family saga filled with heartbreak and love, victory, forgiveness, and loss, and a wonderful character study of several unforgettable women.”
—All About Romance

“Like she did in her previous novel, Bryce excels at placing readers in a glamorous time and place. Her 1928 LA is riveting and vibrant…Recommended for historical-fiction readers who like to get lost in a time and place.”
—Booklist