Join acclaimed author Michael Wolraich as he uncovers the scandalous history of New York City in his gripping new book, "THE BISHOP AND THE BUTTERFLY: The Jazz Age Murder Mystery That Took Down the Mayor of NYC." This first-class murder mystery will captivate readers with its addictive twists and turns, while also offering a remarkable portrait of New York during the Prohibition era. Step into a world alive with speakeasies and forbidden cocktails, crime and corruption, where evil thrives and heroes emerge undaunted.

In this enthralling tale, Wolraich skillfully weaves the investigation into a broader narrative of New York society, reminiscent of Erik Larson's "The Devil in the White City." The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Jefferson Market Library, a charming landmark building in Greenwich Village with a dark past. Originally a courthouse, it once housed a women's criminal court, where night hearings became a form of entertainment for the public.

One fateful night in 1923, a housewife named Benita Bischoff was unjustly convicted of prostitution and lost custody of her daughter. Branded and embittered, she reinvented herself as Vivian Gordon, embarking on a life of crime, seduction, and blackmail. Eventually, she found herself at the center of a sensational homicide case that gripped the city. The ensuing public outrage led to Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt expanding the authority of the anticorruption commission, revealing a trail of graft leading to the infamous Tammany Hall.

Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the dark underbelly of Jazz Age New York and witness the dramatic showdown between Samuel Seabury and Mayor Jimmy Walker that changed the course of the city's history. Join Michael Wolraich for a book talk at the Jefferson Market Library on February 7, 2024. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit michaelwolraich.com.

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