Queenie was an enjoyable ride down history lane.  I learned quite a number of things about this smart, tough, entreprenur.  She was about her business, but still took care of her community.  Of course, it all benefit her too, but she didn't play.  St. Clare had a difficult and sad life, but she did what she had to do to survive and I commend that.  Life wasn't easy back then being poor, black and female.  She used her resources wisely; those networking skills are exceptional.  I enjoyed all the references, descriptions, and translations also.  Good quick read, with well done graphics. It annoyed me that in the beginning of the book, a reference states C.J. Walker, the first black millionaire, is a “he”. That is definitely not correct.  How could this book get that wrong.  Inexcusable.