The Ghosts of Eden Par

The Ghosts of Eden Park,' a New York Times bestseller by Karen Abbott that unveils the riveting true crime saga of George Remus, the enigmatic bootlegger behind one of America's most sensational murder cases during the Prohibition era. Abbott weaves a tale of excesses, deception, and a forgotten heroine against the backdrop of the Jazz Age's extravagances.

In the early days of Prohibition, George Remus, a German immigrant turned whiskey trafficker, amasses unimaginable wealth and earns the moniker 'King of the Bootleggers.' His extravagant lifestyle alongside his glamorous wife, Imogene, paints a Gatsby-esque picture in the press. Enter Mabel Walker Willebrandt, a determined prosecutor, and her investigator, Franklin Dodge, who set out to dismantle Remus's empire. However, their actions set off a chain of events leading to betrayal, infidelity, and ultimately, murder.

Karen Abbott's narrative skill breathes life into a cast of once-celebrated characters, plunging readers into the excesses and intrigues of the era. Blending historical research with enthralling storytelling, 'The Ghosts of Eden Park' resurrects an era marked by ambition, deception, and the human capacity for duplicity.

Praised by The Wall Street Journal for its narrative brilliance and hailed as a satisfyingly sensational and meticulously researched account by The Columbus Dispatch, this Prohibition-era page-turner offers an absorbing glimpse into a tumultuous chapter of American history.