Sweet Tea Memories

The whole world knows how much Gloria Richard hurts when she cries. It’s 1957 in the Deep South. After fleeing her abusive marriage, Gloria hitchhikes to New Orleans, landing a job at an oyster shucking joint. Simple joys bring her newfound happiness in a life where nothing comes easy. Enter Collette, her ray of sunshine, guiding Gloria to self-discovery and laughter. Then, in a smoky club where she sings, she meets Marcus, a dashing Army man, who sees, protects, and truly listens to her for the first time. Just as things are finally looking up, tragedy knocks on her door, leaving her lost in the shadows. Some memories, they say, last a lifetime… —- ISBN: 9798327150799