Saint Mazie
In the days before the depression in New York’s Lower East Side, “Saint Mazie” does as she pleases—drinks despite prohibition, stays out all night, loves whoever and whenever she wants—all while staying dedicated to her sisters and her job. Proprietor of the Venice Movie Theater owned by her brother in law, Mazie is, as this historical novel reports, “The Queen of the Bowery.”
As the depression hits hard Mazie's bleeding heart beats for all the “bums” on the street. Based on the real life of Mazie Gordon, Jami Attenberg’s telling of this Jazz Age good time gal's life is one you’ll be glad you discovered.
As the depression hits hard Mazie's bleeding heart beats for all the “bums” on the street. Based on the real life of Mazie Gordon, Jami Attenberg’s telling of this Jazz Age good time gal's life is one you’ll be glad you discovered.
