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The Last Madam

The Last Madam

A Life in the New Orleans Underworld
Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
288
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

Norma Wallace, the last madam of New Orleans' French Quarter, began to record her life story before her death in 1974. Her memories reveal a woman who rose from poverty to become a powerful figure with scandalous connections, whose lovers ranged from movie stars to gangsters. This book chronicles her life and the city's vice and corruption over five decades, culminating in her surprising and violent death.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkGrittyMysteriousInformative
Morally GreyAnti-Hero

Genres

Biography & Memoir History True Crime Biography

Authors

C
Chris Wiltz

Chris Wiltz is the author of "Black Power," a key book for understanding the history of the Black Power movement. Readers appreciate his direct and insightful look into this crucial era.