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The Petticoat Parade
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Explore the captivating story of Josie de Bray, known as Madam Monnier, in **The Petticoat Parade**. This gripping trade paperback, published by Fremantle Press in 2021, unveils the tumultuous life of a legendary Perth brothel madam who reigned over Roe Street from World War I to the 1940s. With 192 pages filled with rich history, this book reveals the dramatic events that shaped Madam Monnier's existence—from a near-fatal encounter with a returned soldier in her brothel in 1917 to the chaos of World War II, where she faced peril as a prisoner of war in France. Discover how this resilient woman navigated the complexities of her life amidst the backdrop of underworld violence and societal changes in early 20th century Australia. Suitable for history enthusiasts and those intrigued by the stories of remarkable women, this book is a must-have for anyone's collection. **The Petticoat Parade** also offers **FREE shipping** on this item, making it easier than ever to add this compelling narrative of survival and enterprise to your library. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to delve into the lives of extraordinary women in history. Please note, combined shipping is not available with this item, and shipping may take up to 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760990558
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Pages: 192
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Josie de Bray, aka Madam Monnier, aka Marie Louise Monnier, was a brothel madam who owned most of Roe Street, Perth from WWI up to the 1940s. A returned soldier tried to shoot her dead in her brothel in 1917 and her 'bungalow' was at the centre of underworld violence in the 1920s. She returned to France before WWII to visit family and was bombed repeatedly out of homes there and captured by the Germans. She was a prisoner of war and one story has her in a concentration camp. She survived, returned to Perth in 1947 and took up business again in Roe Street, having made a fortune from the rent collected from her brothels while she was a prisoner of war, up until her death in 1953.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760990558
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Pages: 192
Description:
Josie de Bray, aka Madam Monnier, aka Marie Louise Monnier, was a brothel madam who owned most of Roe Street, Perth from WWI up to the 1940s. A returned soldier tried to shoot her dead in her brothel in 1917 and her 'bungalow' was at the centre of underworld violence in the 1920s. She returned to France before WWII to visit family and was bombed repeatedly out of homes there and captured by the Germans. She was a prisoner of war and one story has her in a concentration camp. She survived, returned to Perth in 1947 and took up business again in Roe Street, having made a fortune from the rent collected from her brothels while she was a prisoner of war, up until her death in 1953.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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