Richard Dickeson

Fortune's Whirlwind: Volume I of the Devlin Family Chronicles Richard Dickeson

Set against the colorful backdrop of events that gave rise to a fledgling century of technology, this vibrant novel of romance and adventure introduces a stunning new figure to begin the journey of future generations: Blackie Devlin Street-wise alumni of turn-of-the-century Hell's Kitchen, Blackie Devlin rose from the tenements to acquire fame and fortune as the owner of one of the hottest dance halls in the infamous Tenderloin. But something was missing the Excitement and Adventure once found on the streets. He pursues a new dream as an aviator and nears the zenith-but his past threatens to catch up with him and destroy everything his fame, his fortune, and his life-including the women who love him