Review: The Legend of Victor Standish- A Hero for New Orleans
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 25, 2012
This story is about a young boy abandoned in New Orleans to fend for himself by his absentee and unusual mother.  Victor is adept at getting into trouble, but he has a few tricks in his pockets, and uses them well.  Victor meets Alice in the cemetery and sees something of a kindred spirit in her mind and heart. Then, he experiences Meilori's, a jazz club from the past that reappears for a time in the dark hours of the evening.  Everyone there seems to be waiting for something.  It's a gathering place for the undead, so guests are advised to stay aware and stuff towels under their door.  You never know who might 'slip' in.The 'Legend of Victor Standish' is a good introduction to the core characters who appear in other books by Roland Yoemans. Highly recommended if you enjoy lush descriptions, witty dialogue and references to literary characters.