The Caged Butterfly

"The Caged Butterfly will delight women's fiction readers who seek strong multicultural stories of enlightenment, and family connections honed through generations of interaction and self-examination." ~D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review Set against the backdrop of a dying mother's letter to her child, three characters navigate life's often rocky terrain in search of love, hope, courage, and forgiveness. Addie Mayfield. On one autumn night in 1949, Addie falls for the irresistible red curls and vibrant green eyes of a young man from the other side of the railroad tracks. Neither knowing that the consequences of their love would have lasting effects. Timmy Taylor. Known as one of the greatest white jazz pianists in New York, Timmy never had a reason to question his identity - until truth and betrayal strike. Will Timmy be able to push past the pain? Nina Taylor. Beautiful and talented, Nina Taylor inherited her father's talent, but not his white skin. Certain that's how he made it big, she dives deep into a deadly obsession. Will Nina learn to love the skin she's in before it's too late?