With Love from Harlem

A Novel of Hazel Scott

By: ReShonda Tate

Narrated by: Lynnette R. Freeman

USA TODAY BESTSELLER

"Tate blends fact and fiction with elegance...A captivating, emotionally resonant portrait of a singular woman who refused to be diminished." — LIBRARY JOURNAL

"Tate has a rare gift for storytelling that strikes straight to the heart." — SADEQA JOHNSON, New York Times bestselling author of Keeper of Lost Children

From The Queen of Sugar Hill author ReShonda Tate—a new novel inspired by beloved Harlem jazz performer Hazel Scott and the equal parts exhilarating and tumultuous relationship that changed the course of her life.

Narrated by Lynnette R. Freeman!

Harlem, 1943. At just twenty-three, Hazel Scott is a woman on fire. A jazz prodigy, a glamorous film star, and a fierce advocate for civil rights, she’s breaking barriers and refusing to play by the rules. Then Adam Clayton Powell Jr. walks into her life. Harlem’s most electrifying preacher-turned-politician, Adam is as bold and unyielding as Hazel—charismatic, powerful…and married.

This kicks off a decades-long relationship that propels them into the center of a political and cultural revolution. As Hazel’s star rises, Adam takes the national stage in Congress and the couple becomes the toast of the country. But when their affair turns into a marriage, behind the glamorous façade is a battlefield of ego, ambition, and sacrifice. Forced to choose between her music and her family, Hazel must decide what she’s willing to lose—and what she refuses to give up.

Set against the pulsing backdrop of twentieth-century Harlem and featuring icons like Billie Holiday, Langston Hughes, and James Baldwin, With Love from Harlem is a sweeping, emotionally charged romantic drama, rich with historical detail. ReShonda Tate delivers a powerful portrait of love, art, and the price of being unforgettable.

"[A] vivid and compelling picture of the life of this singular woman." — MARIE BENEDICT, New York Times bestselling author of The Queens of Crime

Let's remember Hazel!

Reshonda Tate has made me a fan of historical fiction! I absolutely loved learning about Hazel Scott. She was a fearless advocate and trendsetting entertainer who deserves to be celebrated.

Great read and entertaining listen on Audible.

A good listen for the ole truck driver.

I enjoyed the story from start to finish. I put it on and got on the road. It actually held my interest throughout my time listening.

Hazel Scott

I absolutely LOVED this book! I am going to suggest that my book club read it.

I didn’t know who Hazel Scott was….

A must read! I enjoyed every moment of this book. I am so glad to know more about this phenomenal woman… I especially enjoyed Billie Holidays appearances in this story as well

Brilliant story of an unsung hero

I absolutely loved this story. I started this book having zero expectations and no clue what it was about me it blew my wildest expectations out of the water!!!!! I loved how many other historical figures were connected to her journey. I really need the movie now.