The Vapors by David Hill
A Southern Family, the New York Mob, and the Rise and Fall of Hot Springs, America's Forgotten Capital of Vice
Set against the backdrop of Hot Springs, Arkansas, during the mid-20th century, this narrative delves into the rise and fall of a notorious gambling empire. The story intertwines the lives of three individuals: a young girl seeking escape from her tumultuous family, a mobster with ambitions of expanding his illicit operations, and a local politician caught in the web of corruption and vice. Through their intersecting paths, the book paints a vivid picture of a town where crime, politics, and personal ambition collide, revealing the complex dynamics that fueled one of America's most infamous gambling havens.
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- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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