{"title":"Avery Cunningham","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Avery Cunningham, a masterful storyteller renowned for weaving rich narratives that delve into the intricacies of human emotions and societal dynamics. Avery Cunningham is a celebrated author whose works have left an indelible mark on contemporary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes engaging novels such as \u003cem\u003eThe Mayor of Maxwell Street\u003c\/em\u003e, which offers a vivid exploration of life in bustling cityscapes, where personal and political interests intertwine. Through Cunningham's insightful prose, readers are invited to embark on journeys that reflect the complexities of modern life, all while providing poignant commentary on the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book in this category exemplifies Cunningham's ability to craft compelling characters and relatable, thought-provoking storylines. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer to their writings, Avery Cunningham’s books promise to captivate your heart and mind, making them a perfect addition to any literature enthusiast's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-mayor-of-maxwell-street-by-avery-cunningham-9781368098694","title":"The Mayor of Maxwell Street","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mayor of Maxwell Street\u003c\/em\u003e by Avery Cunningham is a debut novel that everyone will be talking about. Cunningham's epic love story is described as \"a triumph\" and \"a tale of intrigue, racial tension, and class warfare, set against the glamorous and gritty backdrop of early 20th century Chicago.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a rich Black debutante enlists the help of a low-level speakeasy manager to identify the head of an underground crime syndicate, the two are thrust into the dangerous world of Prohibition-era Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe year is 1921, and America is burning. A fire of vice and virtue rages on every shore, and Chicago is its beating heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNelly Sawyer is the daughter of the \"wealthiest Negro in America,\" whose affluence catapulted his family to the heights of Black society. After the unexpected death of her only brother, Nelly becomes the premier debutante overnight. However, Nelly has aspirations beyond society influence and marriage. For the past year, she has worked undercover as an investigative journalist, sharing the achievements and tribulations of everyday Black people living in the shadow of Jim Crow. Her latest assignment thrusts her into the den of a dangerous vice lord—the so-called Mayor of Maxwell Street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in rural Alabama to a murdered biracial couple, Jay Shorey knows firsthand what it means to be denied a chance at the American dream. When a tragic turn of fate gave Jay a rare path out, he took it without question. He washed up on Chicago's storied shores and forged his own way to the top of the city's underworld, running Chicago's swankiest speakeasy, where the rich and famous rub elbows with gangsters and politicians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Nelly's and Jay's paths cross, she recruits him to help expose the Mayor and bring about lasting change in a corrupt city. Yet, Jay also introduces a whole new world to Nelly, one where her horizons can extend beyond the confines of her ivory tower. Trapped between the monolith of Jim Crow, the inflexible world of the Black upper class, and the violence of Prohibition-era Chicago, Jay and Nelly work together and stoke the flames of a love worth fighting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDebut author Avery Cunningham's stunning novel is at once an epic love story, a riveting historical drama, and a brilliant exploration of Black society and perseverance when the '20s first began to roar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46533277974764,"sku":"9781368098694","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2298693482675.jpg?v=1749381967"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/avery-cunningham.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}