Unveiling the Notorious Bootleg King: A Gripping Tale of Ambition, Betrayal, and Murder in the Jazz Age

The Ghosts of Eden Park: The Bootleg King, the Women Who Pursued Him, and the Murder That Shocked Jazz-Age America

by Karen Abbott

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10715 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	449 pages

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Step back in time to the electrifying Jazz Age, a period marked by both glamour and danger. At the heart of this era, a captivating tale unfolds, involving a notorious figure: Roy Olmstead, the Bootleg King of Seattle.

Olmstead's rise to power was meteoric. As the thirst for alcohol surged during Prohibition, he seized the opportunity to become the city's most influential bootlegger. With his charm, charisma, and ruthlessness, he established a vast empire that defied the law and captivated the public's imagination.

But behind the glitz and glamour, a darker side of Olmstead's life emerged. Surrounding him were a cast of enigmatic women: his wife, Edna; his mistress, Hazel Hoxie; and a chorus girl named Vivian Gordon. Each woman played a pivotal role in his life, their relationships a tangled web of love, deceit, and ambition.

As Olmstead's empire flourished, so did the tensions within his personal life. Jealousy, betrayal, and greed intertwined, creating a combustible atmosphere. The stage was set for a tragedy that would shock the Jazz Age and reverberate through history.

On the fateful evening of July 17, 1929, Olmstead was found murdered in his upscale apartment. The ensuing investigation revealed a labyrinth of secrets, lies, and forbidden relationships. The women in his life became suspects, their motives shrouded in mystery.

Edna Olmstead, Roy's wife, had endured years of neglect and humiliation. Hazel Hoxie, the alluring mistress, harbored a deep resentment for her lover's divided affections. And Vivian Gordon, the enigmatic chorus girl, had her own secrets to protect.

As the layers of deception peeled away, a shocking truth emerged. The murder of Roy Olmstead was not a simple crime of passion but a complex web of betrayal and revenge. The women who had once stood by his side now became his accusers, their testimonies revealing the dark underbelly of the Jazz Age.

In this gripping historical narrative, we delve into the shadowy world of Seattle's underworld, where ambition and violence collided. We explore the lives of the women who loved, hated, and ultimately destroyed the notorious Bootleg King.

With meticulous research and captivating storytelling, the book unfolds the events leading up to Olmstead's murder, the investigation that followed, and the shocking trial that captivated the nation. It's a riveting tale of power, betrayal, and the enduring legacy of the Jazz Age.

If you're fascinated by true crime, historical intrigue, or the allure of the Roaring Twenties, this book is an essential read. Dive into the captivating story of the Bootleg King and the women who brought his reign to an abrupt and deadly end.

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The Ghosts of Eden Park: The Bootleg King, the Women Who Pursued Him, and the Murder That Shocked Jazz-Age America

by Karen Abbott

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10715 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	449 pages

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