I received this book via FirstReads. 
 This story is the fictional telling of a trip silent film star Louise Brooks and her chaperone, Cora, made to New York City when Louise was 15. Louise is attending a Denishawn dance academy, hoping to win a part in their troupe. Cora, a 36 year old mother of 2 college age boys, comes along to try to keep Louise in line with the morals of the day. However, she has her own reasons from the past to want to visit New York City. 
 I enjoyed this story; it made me want to learn more about Louise Brooks and read her memoir. Cora's character became much more likeable as her backstory was revealed. While I was glad we got to learn what became of the characters after the time in New York ended, I felt that the conclusion was longer than it needed to be. Still, I would recommend this book to anyone who likes historical fiction.