This is a true account of the author’s family, specifically his father, Nick Rip.
Nick was a ladies man. His mother got him out of the war, but not out of the lives of the women left behind as their men went to the war.
When the author goes home to attend his father’s funeral, he comes across a hidden portfolio, which contains paintings that his father did of a naked black women. This piques his interest so he sets out to discover who this woman is.
In 1886, South Omaha had no jail, church or police force. It had 2 whorehouses and many gambling halls. Nick Rip was raised in one of those whorehouses.
Michael did find out who the woman was and the story behind the paintings.
I recommend you find out by reading this delightful tale of compassion!
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