When Elsa Sang The Blues

When Elsa Sang The Blues is a collection of fifteen moving stories of relationships: lovers, family members, friends, colleagues in turbulent moments of explosive emotion; individuals striving for connections that often remain just beyond their grasp. Literary fiction, short stories, from award-winning author Lewis Bogaty.But Not For Me: Conflicting desires bring a passionate love affair to a sudden crossroad.Talya, And Dolly's Comb: A young Asian girl uprooted by political conflict that shatters her family confronts abuse at home and bias at school. Unresolved Sexual Tension: An impulsive email begins a romance that threatens the foundation of a marriage.The Slugger And Henry Joraleman: A middle-aged corporate executive meets his childhood idol, with disturbing results.Gridlock: As a lengthy transit strike creates chaos in the city, an intriguing new lawyer creates chaos in a staid law firm.Abigail At Play: Two young professionals crash a Broadway show, with an unexpected result.When Elsa Sang The Blues: A lifetime of botched relationships and wrong decisions haunts a college professor turned forty.These and the other nine stories in this poignant collection, some narrated by women and some by men, plumb the depths of relationships.Publishers Weekly Booklife Editor's Pick; Kirkus Our Verdict: Get It