Joy
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
This first novel draws on Marsha Hunt's experience of growing up black in America, of the music business and of finding fame in a white-dominated world.
This American-born artist possesses a multifaceted creative spirit, excelling as a singer, actress, and writer. Her formative experiences during the tumultuous 1960s paved the way for an international journey that significantly shaped her artistic development. Establishing herself in London's vibrant theatre scene, she went on to forge a distinguished career spanning fifteen years in rock music, alongside extensive work in radio, stage, and screen. Her commitment to the performing arts is further evidenced by her significant tenures with renowned theatre companies, honing her interpretive and dramatic prowess.


This first novel draws on Marsha Hunt's experience of growing up black in America, of the music business and of finding fame in a white-dominated world.
Ernestine Hunt was to spend 50 years in mental institutions before her granddaughter Marsha Hunt discovered she was still alive. In an effort to find answers to the mysteries of her grandmother's past Marsha turned over secrets and inconsistencies that others might have prefered to remain hidden.