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The definitive, jaw-dropping account of the Jazz Age con woman, escort, speakeasy owner, and racketeer Vivian Gordon, whose sensational murder – and the damning list of powerful politicos, gangsters, and businessmen left behind in her diary - captivated Prohibition-era New York, obsessed its then-governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt, ensnared its mayor,…
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This latest release for 2024 by true crime author Anthony M. DeStefano weaves together history, organized crime, and political intrigue in a gripping narrative.
Set in 1920s New York City—when jazz filled the streets, speakeasies thrived, and crime lurked in the shadows--this true crime book explores the intertwined lives of notorious figures such as Legs Diamond, Mayor Jimmy Walker, and even President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
At the heart of the story is Vivian Gordon, an aspiring showgirl. As her life and secrets unfold, we witness her journey to find success on the Great White Way, which ultimately leads to her…
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