The Sky Club

Name: The Sky Club
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SKU: 9781684428526
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By Terry Roberts

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The Sky Club by Terry Roberts is a captivating story set in the 1920s, following a determined young woman named Jo, who flees her hometown to seek independence in Asheville, North Carolina. The novel explores themes of self-discovery and resilience as Jo navigates the complexities of an evolving world and unfolds her journey through intersections of love, ambition, and societal challenges. It offers a rich and atmospheric depiction of the era, delving into human aspirations and the pursuit of belonging.
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This engaging novel transports readers to Asheville, North Carolina, during the Roaring Twenties, weaving a tale of ambition, love, and betrayal. With its richly drawn characters and vivid setting, you might enjoy this book if you appreciate historical fiction that delves into the complexities of the human spirit and societal norms of the era.

The Sky Club

Jo Salter, a mathematical prodigy from the mountains of North Carolina, remakes herself from a bank teller to a nightclub owner and bootlegger when the Great Depression upturns her life.

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Finalist for the 2023 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award

"When I'm dead and buried... you get the hell out of here... Make a life somewhere else... a life that I can't even imagine."

Jo has a gift. She is a mathematical prodigy— a woman who sees and thinks in numbers. She secures a job as a teller at Central Bank & Trust, where she recreates herself as a modern woman and rises through the professional ranks. While working at the bank, Jo becomes fascinated by Levi Arrowood, the dark and mysterious manager of the Sky Club, an infamous speakeasy and jazz club on the mountainside above town.

When the Great Depression brings Central Bank & Trust down in a seismic crash, Jo is forced to find a new home and job. She finds both at the Sky Club, where she strikes a partnership with the alluring Arrowood as she is drawn deeper into a glamorous and precarious life of bootlegging, jazz, and love.

The Sky Club is the story of money, greed, and life after the crash from the eyes of one remarkable woman as she creates her own imagined life.

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The Sky Club by Terry Roberts receives praise for its vivid portrayal of Appalachian history during the Great Depression, with a particular emphasis on local culture, individuality, and personal courage. The novel is celebrated for its lively storytelling and the memorable character of Jo Salter, described as tough, independent, and unforgettable. Critics compare Roberts' work to esteemed authors and highlight his successful portrayal of a woman's perspective and the rich depiction of social and emotional themes.

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ISBN: 9781684428526

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Turner Publishing Company

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Terry Roberts’ direct ancestors have lived in the mountains of Western North Carolina since the time of the Revolutionary War. Many of them farmed in the Big Pine section of Madison County, a place that to this day is much as it’s portrayed in The Sky Club. Roberts’ debut novel, A Short Time to Stay Here, won the Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction, and his second novel, That Bright Land, won the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award as well as the James Still Award for Writing about the Appalachian South. Both novels won the annual Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction, given to the author of the best novel written by a North Carolinian. His third novel, The Holy Ghost Speakeasy and Revival, was published by Turner in 2018. His newest book, My Mistress’ Eyes Are Raven Black, a literary thriller set on Ellis Island, was published by Turner in 2021. Born and raised near Weaverville, North Carolina, Roberts is the Director of the National Paideia Center and lives in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife, Lynn.

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