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A Street Girl Named Desire: A Novel
Treasure E. Blue
A Street Girl Named Desire: A Novel
Treasure E. Blue
Bestselling author Treasure E. Blue returns with a gritty against-all-odds urban fairy tale set in the same unforgiving neighborhood as that of his breakout debut novelHarlem Girl Lost.
Desire was born on the streets of Harlem?literally. Her mom, a crack-addicted prostitute, delivered her on a bitter winter?s night after turning a trick and being brutally beaten by the john. Taken from her mother by the state, Desire grows up unwelcoming foster homes, until a local Good Samaritan takes her in. With Miss Hattie Mae?s love and Christian guidance, Desire gains confidence, joins the church choir, and discovers that she?s got a set of pipes?which soon attract the attention of hip-hop?s biggest exec.
But the road to superstardom is paved with dangers and temptations: drugged-out, violent rappers, untrustworthy pro athletes promising romance, and vicious drugs. Despite her phenomenal success and Miss Hattie Mae?s kindness, Desire seems destined for a fall from the top that will slam her back onto the pavement where her mama left her?until an unexpected angel picks her back up. . . .
336 pages
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | June 26, 2007 |
ISBN13 | 9780345493286 |
Publishers | One World Books |
Pages | 336 |
Dimensions | 133 × 201 × 19 mm · 283 g |
Language | English |
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