Rhythms

Donna Hill

In 1927, young Cora Harvey’s life in Rudell, Mississippi, changes forever when she loses her parents. Stripped of family and a clear path forward, Cora clings to her one true desire—to sing. Knowing she’ll never see her dream come to life in Rudell, especially if she marries the man she loves, Dr. David Mackey, she sets her sights on Chicago, where she hopes to turn her talent into fame. With the entire town and even David cheering her on, Cora leaves, but city life brings unexpected challenges. Not long after, she finds herself back in Rudell, back in David’s arms, yet carrying a secret she dares not share. This hidden truth shapes not only Cora’s life but also the fate of her daughter, Emma.

Years later, that same secret drives Emma to flee Rudell, determined to start fresh and escape the legacy her mother left behind. Despite finding love and happiness, Emma does everything possible to keep her family’s painful history buried. But when her daughter, Parris, inherits Cora’s passion for music and captivates New York’s nightclubs with her voice, the cycle of dreams and secrets reawakens. As tragedy forces Parris to confront long-buried family truths, she discovers the hidden bonds connecting three generations of women. Spanning from the rural Mississippi Delta to the bustling streets of New York City, Rhythms unfolds as a deeply moving tale of love, redemption, and the resilience that unites families despite a legacy of secrets.

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