Dranda Laster: 3 books

Mattie Robinson, a mother who pitted her three daughters against each other, who were the products of a loveless marriage. It was time and they were coming home to bury their mother. This was the last time they would see her before laying her to rest. Candice Robinson is what we would call a success...

“Juanita Jones” was a small town girl that grew up hard but was bound for another life. Her home life left much to be desired, with a mother who could care less and a brother and sister she had to feed. She lost her heart and a whole lot more at an early age; and put “Juanita” away for life....

Nathaniel Parker would never have thought the gift of a saxophone would take him places he had only dreamed about. Raised by a New Orleans Madame he adored and a gambler father he hated, Nathaniel had seen it all. Sex, lies and murder fueled his dreams to play with some of the most famous jazz musicians...