Pretty nineteen-year-old Anne Ferguson, who comes from a very caring orphanage, leaves to make her way in the world. Anne travels to her new job in Palm Beach, Florida, and falls in love along the way. There are some surprises, but I don’t want to give too much away. I really liked the 1940’s time period, and the mystery in the story. The cast of characters were people I cared about. I especially liked the people at the orphanage, in particular, Aunt Betty, Aunt Gertie, and Anne’s best friend Grace. The cab driver Henry at Palm Beach was quite sweet, too.

Another great read by Bobby Underwood. ( )

This wonderful novel reminded me of those classy noir-type films of the 1940s, which I absolutely love. And, what a fantastic and appropriate title! The classic black and white cover photo proves that sometimes you CAN judge a book by its cover. This beautiful image perfectly captures the treat of a story inside. Underwood transports the reader back to that time period with crisp prose laced with nostalgic glimpses of books, films, and old radio shows that add to the atmosphere and a truly enjoyable reading experience. I couldn’t put this one down. ( )