SHAKETOWN: The Madam's Daughter: A Tale of San Francisco's Victorian Underworld (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

Sex is never discussed in the polite drawing rooms of San Francisco society… …though there’s plenty to be found, from the dank cribs of Chinatown to the glittering sporting houses of the beau monde. Based on real characters from San Francisco’s history, this is the story of outsiders who rise to command an underworld empire, forge a family of misfits, and discover true friendship, loyalty, love and self-respect. SHAKETOWN chronicles the struggle for survival in a racist, elitist, male-dominated society, where going against the grain results in heartbreak and fabulous wealth…and choices, both good and bad, reveal genuine worth. 5 STAR AMAZON REVIEWS FOR SHAKETOWN: “Shaketown is a page-turner! It’s an extraordinary take…of San Francisco in the years before and after the 1906 earthquake. The author captures and recreates the setting ad mood of that era…I couldn’t put it down and didn’t want it to end.” “Shaketown held me captivated. The characters are visual and compelling….” “What a thrilling mix of history, lively characters and a firecracker plot. I loved it.”