The Girls of Murder City
Books | History / United States / 20th Century
3.4
Douglas Perry
With a thrilling, fast-paced narrative, award-winning journalist Douglas Perry vividly captures the sensationalized circus atmosphere that gave rise to the concept of the celebrity criminal- and gave Chicago its most famous story. The Girls of Murder City recounts two scandalous, sex-fueled murder cases and how an intrepid "girl reporter" named Maurine Watkins turned the beautiful, media-savvy suspects-"Stylish Belva" and "Beautiful Beulah"-into the talk of the town. Fueled by rich period detail and a cast of characters who seemed destined for the stage, The Girls of Murder City is a crackling tale that simultaneously presents the freewheeling spirit of the Jazz Age and its sober repercussions.
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Author
Douglas Perry
Pages
336
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2011-07-26
ISBN
0143119222 9780143119227
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Awesome book that is as entertaining as it is factual on a topic that is still present in society today. If you're a fan of the musical, Chicago, this book will certainly interest you."
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"A worthwhile piece of non-fiction. Examines the sensation surrounding female murderers of the era and the reporter at Chicago's satirical heart."
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