Idaho Madams

2023 INDIES Finalist
Finalist, Women's Studies (Adult Nonfiction)
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Uncover the intriguing lives of 30 women who ran brothels in Idaho from the 1850s to the 1980s. From Molly B'Damn, a devout Catholic turned prostitute, who became the guardian angel of an Idaho mining camp, to Peg Leg Annie, who amassed wealth as a local madam, only to lose it all, including both her legs. With historical photographs and rich details, "Idaho Madams" brings these women to life and delves into their complex and turbulent journeys.