Kitty S. (kittynewengland) reviewed on 2/14/2015 + 116 more book reviews

An engaging historical fiction read about the fictional Cora Carlisle who chaperones the real Louise Brooks on a trip to New York City in 1922. The novel covers many 20th century topics, such as the orphan trains, changing attitudes about race and homosexuality, women's rights, etc. I had never heard of Louise Brooks and I was intrigued enough to read about her life after I finished THE CHAPERONE. The overriding theme of this book is "home." Many of the characters grapple with where their true home is. Home is not necessarily where you were born. Home is where you feel comfortable, accepted and loved.

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