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Josie Arlington's Storyville: The Life and Times of a New Orleans Madam

Name: Josie Arlington's Storyville: The Life and Times of a New Orleans Madam
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Book Synopsis: A colorful account of a nineteenth-century Big Easy icon—entrepreneur, pioneer, caretaker, philanthropist, and owner of the most dangerous brothel in the city. At a time when women were denied opportunity, the lavish parlors of Storyville offered advancement for women who welcomed the vice. Mary Deubler, the Storyville madam who called herself Josie Arlington, more than welcomed carnal enterprise. A turbulent childhood forced her into a life of prostitution at an early age, but fueled by ambition, she opened a brothel that soon developed a dangerous reputation in a city famous for competitive iniquity. Devastating circumstances spun her into a new path lined with luxury. Her palace, the brothel she named the Arlington, cemented her legacy. An establishment filled with exotic girls, who added a rare air of refinement to its proffered debauchery, it allowed Josie to become something even rarer for her time: a self-made woman of vast wealth and influence. Author Marita Woywod Crandle charts Josie’s rise while painting a vivid picture of New Orleans’s red-light district.

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Step into the scandalous world of 19th-century New Orleans with Josie Arlington's Storyville! Discover the captivating tale of a trailblazing entrepreneur, caretaker, and philanthropist who defied societal norms to build an empire in the city's most notorious brothel. Uncover the secrets and scandals of Storyville as you follow the incredible journey of Mary Deubler, aka Josie Arlington, in this riveting book by author Marita Woywod Crandle.

Immerse yourself in a world of luxury, deception, and ambition as you explore the rise of one of New Orleans's most enigmatic figures. From a turbulent childhood to the heights of wealth and power, Josie Arlington's story is a testament to resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Experience the allure and danger of the red-light district through the vivid storytelling of Marita Woywod Crandle in this must-read book!

Join us on a journey through the colorful history of one of America's most intriguing icons. Josie Arlington's Storyville is a spellbinding account of a self-made woman who defied the odds to carve out a place for herself in a world of decadence and vice. Don't miss your chance to uncover the mysteries of the Arlington brothel and the captivating life of Josie Arlington herself. Order your copy now and experience the allure of New Orleans's most infamous madam!

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