FROM THE PUBLISHER

It all began in 1927, in the small town of Rudell, Mississippi, after the sudden and tragic death of Cora Harvey's parents. She has nothing left except her burning desire to become a singer. But her dream will never come true in Rudell, especially if she marries the man she adores, Dr. David Mackey. So when she sets out for Chicago, everyone in the close knit community, including David believes that the next time they see Cora, her name will be in lights. However, it's not long before Cora finds herself back in Rudell and back in David's arms harboring a secret she dare not reveal. . .A secret that will cause her daughter, Emma to flee Rudell with no intention of ever looking back. And even when Emma finds the perfect man and happiness at last, she is determined to do whatever it takes to keep her family's shameful past at bay. Then the dream that began with Cora comes full circle with her beloved granddaughter Parris whose melodic voice fills the dimly lit nightclubs of New York City. Yet, when tragedy strikes, opening a door to the past, Parris discovers the hidden truths that have ripped the family apart--but which may ultimately bind them together at last.

From the dusty roads of the Delta to the pulsing metropolis of New York City, Rhythms is a rich, unforgettable tale about loss and healing, redemption and love.

FROM THE CRITICS

Sandra Kitt

Donna Hill has crafted a warm hearted and inspiring family saga about strength, pride and forgiveness. . .proof of the indomitable spirit of black men and women.

Francis Ray

Richly imagined and skillfully written, RHYTHMS is a powerful novel of three women linked by blood, heartache, and ultimately triumph as they struggle to live with the hard choices they've had to make to survive.

Robert Fleming

Donna Hill has created a glorious historical saga exploring the complex theme of love, race, identity and choice with intelligence, insight and imagination. . . grand in scope. . .[an] impassioned book to be savored, considered and read, again and again.

Essence

Hill. . .offers a moving saga of three generations of Black women. . .a richly detailed saga.

Margaret Johnson-Hodge