Bravo so good I never heard of the main character but did some research so I could get to know more about her !! 1943 when Hazel is at the beginning of her career. Along with her career she is active in the civil rights movement. One day she meets Adam Clayton Powell Jr a promising politician and falls head over heels despite the fact that he is a married man. However, the two manage to stay together and take on the world together.. this book was great can not wait till others are able to read thank you so much

ReShonda Tate’s With Love from Harlem is a stunning tribute to Hazel Scott—a jazz and classical pianist, civil rights activist, and all-around powerhouse whose legacy has too long been overlooked. Set primarily in 1940s Harlem, the novel follows Hazel’s meteoric rise to fame, her whirlwind romance with pastor-turned-Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and the personal sacrifices she endured in the spotlight.

From her early days performing at Café Society to her historical performance at Carnegie Hall, Hazel broke barriers not only in music but also in representation, using her platform to advocate for accurate portrayals of Black people in film and television. Her marriage to Powell was passionate, complicated, and ultimately strained by ambition and infidelity. Still, Hazel’s strength, talent, and determination shine through every chapter.

Tate’s storytelling is rich, heartfelt, and full of reverence for Hazel’s legacy. The writing makes you feel like you're right there in the room with Billie Holiday, Langston Hughes, and other icons of the era. As a lover of history and stories about complex, groundbreaking women, this novel hit all the right notes for me.

This is an emotional and inspiring read—and one that I hope sparks a deeper recognition of Hazel Scott's impact. A must-read for fans of historical fiction and forgotten Black excellence.

Thank you publisher William Morrow and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this phenomenal book. I was not aware of Hazel Scott prior to reading this story. The author did an awesome job of bringing Hazel roll to the forefront and creating a new fan of Hazel’s life and music. I recommend this book to readers that enjoy historical fiction as well as women’s fiction.

This interesting historical fiction novel ended up being a very good read! I will admit I had to do some research on Hazel Scott as I had never heard of her before and discovered she was a Jazz singer. I also discovered she played an important role in the civil rights movement giving African Americans more equal opportunities in show business. I will say i loved how the author was able to weave in the historical information with the story.
The plot starts in 1943 when Hazel is at the beginning of her career. Along with her career she is active in the civil rights movement. One day she meets Adam Clayton Powell Jr a promising politician and falls head over heels despite the fact that he is a married man. However, the two manage to stay together and take on the world together. However, behind the glamorous life is a battle of wills that could cost them their love.
Overall this was a very exciting book to read. I for one am looking forward to the release to everyone can have the opportunity to read it. It truly is a wonderful book.
I received an arc copy from Netgalley and all opinions are of my own

A very charming little book that makes a great beach read for a long afternoon. It was a bit predictable in so many ways but still enjoyed it. Good luck with the book and thanks for the early read.