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Emily Stanton, a celebrated 1920s actress, loses her beloved daughter and the life she built. Determined to reclaim both, she ventures into New York’s speakeasies, navigating the tangled realm of organized crime and political intrigue. Her relentless pursuit culminates in a tense courtroom showdown over a murder charge, as she seeks not only justice but the restoration of her own dignity.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Crime Fiction/Organized Crime
Authors: Vincent Bugliosi
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