A Riff Too Far
New Orleans, 1947. On the opening night of jazz legend Silas Dubois's comeback show at a smoky Bourbon Street club, promoter Bartholomew Finch is found dead backstage. Five suspects — from a scorned former manager to a gambling-addicted charmer — each carry secrets tied to Finch's web of blackmail and broken promises. With the police closing in and the jazz still playing, the truth must come out before the final set.
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Characters
Vivian Thorne
Silas Dubois's former manager, who feels deeply wronged by Bartholomew Finch. She believes Finch cheated her out of everything she built.
Reginald Holloway
A prominent music critic who has long harbored a professional rivalry with Silas Dubois and has been entangled in Finch's schemes.
Beatrice Gable
An ambitious journalist driven by the pursuit of a sensational story. She has been investigating the dark side of Bourbon Street's music scene.
Claude Moreau
A charming gambler deep in debt to dangerous individuals, who sees this event as a potential financial lifeline.
Josephine Dubois
Silas's niece and a talented singer whose career was derailed years ago. She harbors deep resentment and a dark secret from her past.