In the early 1900s, Chicago's most infamous brothel attracted attention, celebrities, and crusading reformers intent on closing it down. This furor shaped America's sexual culture and had repercussions all the way to the White House. A vivid snapshot of America's journey from Victorian-era propriety to 20th-century modernity. "Chicago has never sounded so dark or exciting as in this lively and detailed account... Bean delivers an engaging narrative."—AudioFile