
The desires of legendary characters that were hot and steamy were controlled single handed by Norma Wallace. "The Last Madam: A Life in New Orleans Underworld" by Chritine Wiltz is a hot read that will keep you on the edge of the bed! She was connected all over the Big Easy...with a list that produced many of satisfied clients. Zealous Jim Garrison was the New Orleans District Attorney at the time of the hay day of Norma, he forced her into discretion. But with discretion came some class to her clientele. Norma Wallace grew up in poverty....describing her first desire and let down with wanting a simple lemon pie from the local bakery as a child. This wanting and needing pushed her into a life that was big, bold and colorful. "The Last Madame" will take you thru the streets of New Orleans and will wind your own desires to find the famous addresses....just to take a trip back in time. Before committing suicide in 1974, Norma Wallace spoke into a tape recorder and left her large life behind. It is a glimpse into the world's oldest profession in the city between 1920's thru 1960's. With a slice of lemon pie, a flute of champagne and "The Last Madame" in hand, this can only guarantee a pleasurable time!
"Don't ask me what year (I was born) because I lied so much about that I don't even know anymore. My mother caught me lying about my age once. Then she started lying about her age, and I wound up older than my mother."....Norma Wallace
"I always did say there were three sexes, the male, the female and the otherwise."....famous words of Norma Wallace..."The Last Madame" of New Orleans
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