A review by nancf
The Blues Walked in by Kathleen George

3.0

After a slow start, I ended up enjoying this book. It is the first book I have read by Kathleen George, a local author with a number of books. The Blues Walked In is the story of Lena Horne from about 1936 until 1946. Lena's life and struggles parallel those of Marie, the daughter of a Lebanese immigrant whose paths cross with Lena's. A neighborhood boy/man, Josiah, is a mutual friend. There is a lot to the story, including race relations, family, even murder.

My understanding of the Pittsburgh connection was enhanced by my earlier reading of Smoketown, non-fiction which overlaps the time period and some of the characters.