Sin In The Second City by Karen Abbott
Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the Battle for America's Soul
Set in the vibrant and tumultuous backdrop of early 20th-century Chicago, this captivating narrative delves into the lives of the Everleigh sisters, two audacious women who established the most opulent and infamous brothel in the city. As they navigate the complex interplay of power, politics, and morality, the sisters find themselves at the center of a cultural clash between reformers and libertines. The story intricately weaves historical events with personal drama, offering a vivid portrayal of a city on the brink of transformation, where the lines between vice and virtue are tantalizingly blurred.
- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 368
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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