The Queenpin's Daughter is the story of a young woman whose mother happens to be a Harlem crime boss. As Deidra London transforms into a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition, her mother seeks to maintain control over her with the same ferocity she uses to head her prospering NYC drug ring. Deidra wants out. To evolve beyond the stigma of her family's reputation and a mother/daughter conflict that has plagued the women in her family for generations, Deidra must first confront the social demons of rape, teen pregnancy, betrayal, and even murder. Can she make her own way without the benefit of her mother's influence and protection? Can she live without her mother’s love and approval? Come along for this fascinating journey through the streets of Harlem, the back rooms of the New York elite, and the bright and daring mind of a young woman determined to break free from her past and find unalloyed love.
First-time author L.S. Jones delivers an entrancing account of struggle and discovery in the search for love, peace, and self-identification. This finely written novel captures the spirit of human nature by addressing issues that are timeless and universal.
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