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Book Synopsis: The incredible life of French Quarter legend Norma Wallace — and a portrait of an era in New Orleans history rife with charm and decadence (“Wonderful. . . admirably recreates a slice of a life otherwise devoured by time” — Michael Lewis, New York Times Book Review)
In 1916, at age fifteen, Norma Wallace arrived in New Orleans. Sexy and shrewd, she quickly went from streetwalker to madam and by 1920 had opened what became a legendary house of prostitution. There she entertained a steady stream of governors, gangsters, and movie stars until she was arrested at last in 1962. Shortly before she died in 1974, she tape-recorded her memories-the scandalous stories of a powerful woman who had the city's politicians in her pocket and whose lovers included the twenty-five-year-old boy next door, whom she married when she was sixty-four. Combining those tapes with original research, Christine Wiltz chronicles not just Norma's rise and fall but also the social history of New Orleans, thick with the vice and corruption that flourished there-and, like Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and Philistines at the Hedgerow, resurrects a vanished secret world.
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Experience the captivating and scandalous life of Norma Wallace in "The Last Madam: A Life in the New Orleans Underworld." This compelling book is a thrilling portrait of an era in New Orleans history filled with charm, decadence, and hidden secrets. Norma Wallace's incredible journey from a streetwalker to a powerful madam is sure to leave you spellbound.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant streets of the French Quarter as you follow Norma's rise to prominence. From the age of fifteen, this seductive and astute woman transformed her life and opened a legendary house of prostitution by 1920. Her establishment became the go-to destination for governors, gangsters, and even movie stars, providing a haven for their desires.
Uncover the hidden world of New Orleans as you delve into the social history of the city. Christine Wiltz combines Norma's revealing tape-recorded memories with meticulous research, bringing to life the vice and corruption that thrived in this vibrant city. Be prepared to be transported to a vanished secret world, reminiscent of the captivating tales of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" and "Philistines at the Hedgerow."
Don't miss out on this incredible journey into the past. Experience the allure of Norma Wallace's life and the captivating underbelly of New Orleans. Get your hands on "The Last Madam: A Life in the New Orleans Underworld" today and be transported to a bygone era. Explore the world of Norma Wallace now!
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