Jack of Diamonds

Note: This hardcover book shows signs of age (foxing of the outer edges of the book) but I believe it to be unread and mostly good. 

Jack of Diamonds by Bryce Courtenay

Set across three continents, Jack of Diamonds is a spellbinding story of chance, music, corruption, and love—Bryce Courtenay's final novel. During the Great Depression, there was little hope for a boy born into the slums of Cabbagetown, Toronto. But Jack Spayd is offered a ticket out in the form of a Hohner harmonica, won by his brutal, drunken father in a late-night card game.

Jack discovers a talent for music that changes his life forever. His journey takes him from the rough streets of Toronto to the jazz clubs of New York and eventually to the casinos of Las Vegas. Along the way, he faces love, betrayal, and the darker side of human nature.

Jack of Diamonds is the story of a young, talented man fighting to achieve his ambitions and using his considerable talents to navigate a perilous world. It is a powerful tale of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of music.