Speak Easy, Speak Love
Speak Easy, Speak Love by McKelle George, published by HarperCollins on September 19, 2017, is a young adult fiction novel that intertwines the lives of six teenagers during a summer filled with romantic misunderstandings and high-stakes deals. Set against the backdrop of a struggling speakeasy in a rundown mansion on Long Island, the story follows seventeen-year-old Beatrice as she navigates her new life after being expelled from boarding school. Alongside her cousin Hero and a cast of colorful characters, they work to save the speakeasy while exploring themes of love and friendship.
Readers will find a sparkling retelling of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, where humor and charm abound amidst the challenges of the 1920s. The narrative features a mix of romance and intrigue, as Beatrice and Benedick engage in a witty romantic battle, all while their friends orchestrate events in the background. With a page count of 432, this edition offers an engaging exploration of young love and the complexities of relationships, set in a vibrant historical context.
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Six teenagers’ lives intertwine during one thrilling summer full of romantic misunderstandings and dangerous deals in this sparkling retelling of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
After she gets kicked out of boarding school, seventeen-year-old Beatrice goes to her uncle’s estate on Long Island. But Hey Nonny Nonny is more than just a rundown old mansion. Beatrice’s cousin, Hero, runs a struggling speakeasy out of the basement—one that might not survive the summer.
Along with Prince, a poor young man determined to prove his worth; his brother, John, a dark and dangerous agent of the local mob; Benedick, a handsome trust-fund kid trying to become a writer; and Maggie, a beautiful and talented singer; Beatrice and Hero throw all their efforts into planning a massive party to save the speakeasy. Despite all their worries, the summer is beautiful, love is in the air, and Beatrice and Benedick are caught up in a romantic battle of wits that their friends might be quietly orchestrating in the background.
Hilariously clever and utterly charming, McKelle George’s debut novel is full of intrigue and 1920s charm. For fans of Jenny Han, Stephanie Perkins, and Anna Godbersen.
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