Ladies of the Underworld: The Beautiful, the Damned and Those Who Get Away with It (Hardcover)

Ladies Of The Underworld is a non-fiction book written by Lucas Netley that explores the lives of some of the most notorious and fascinating women in history. These women are often referred to as the ""beautiful, the damned, and those who get away with it"" because of their ability to navigate the underworld of crime and emerge unscathed.The book covers a wide range of women from different eras and backgrounds, including prostitutes, gangsters, and spies. Each chapter focuses on a different woman and tells her story in detail, from her early life and how she became involved in the criminal underworld to her ultimate downfall or success.Some of the women featured in the book include Belle Starr, a notorious outlaw who rode with Jesse James; Mata Hari, a famous exotic dancer and spy during World War I; and Griselda Blanco, a drug lord known as the ""Godmother of Cocaine.""Through these stories, Netley provides a unique perspective on the history of crime and the role that women have played in it. The book is well-researched and engaging, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in true crime or women's history.This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.