There are many characters to keep track of and lots of sub-plots, but the best thing about this book is the setting. Savannah sounds like a beautiful and fascinating place - I want to go there having read this book!
'I'm Chablis,' she said.
'Chablis? That's pretty,' I said. 'What's your full name?'
'The Lady Chablis,' she said .... 'It's a stage name,' she said. 'I'm a showgirl'....
'What was your name before that?' I asked.
'Frank,' she said.