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- Intended Audience
- Adult
- Inscribed
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- ISBN
- 9781464218330
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Publisher
Sourcebooks, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1464218331
ISBN-13
9781464218330
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20062378818
Product Key Features
Book Title
Last Twelve Miles : a Novel
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Contemporary Women, Historical
Publication Year
2024
Genre
Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
18.4 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-058038
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"In this gripping and devilishly exciting Prohibition-era novel, The Last Twelve Miles effortlessly tells the story of two real and brilliant women, one running illegal booze between Miami, the Bahamas and Cuba, and the other, a master codebreaker, hot on her trail. Robuck's meticulous research and impeccable characterization shine through in this fierce, feminist and unforgettable novel." -- Nicola Harrison, author of Hotel Laguna, "What a fun and riveting ride! Erika Robuck has unearthed two real-life Prohibition-era heroines--one a savvy rumrunner, the other an ambitious codebreaker--and vividly recreated their adventures, including a tension-packed cat-and-mouse game that threatens to destroy them both. The Last Twelve Miles so immersed me in the wild and raucous world of the Roaring Twenties that I never wanted it to end?even as I furiously turned the pages to see what would happen next." -- Karen Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of The Ghosts of Eden Park, "The Last Twelve Miles is the thrilling story of two extraordinary women on opposite sides of the law, but with more in common than they think. Based on a true story, Elizebeth, a meticulous government codebreaker, hunts down Marie, the flamboyant rumrunner who makes and loses fortunes on the waters off the Florida Keys during Prohibition. Both the G-woman and the mobster are also wives and mothers struggling to thrive in men's domains. A breezy and brutal glimpse into the world of Jazz Age gangsters from a fresh angle. Really enjoyable!" -- Anika Scott, internationally bestselling author of Sinners of Starlight City, "The Last Twelve Miles is a richly detailed portrait of two compelling women on opposite sides of the law. Set against the backdrop of the Prohibition Rum Wars, Robuck has brought two real-life figures to the page with heartfelt intimacy and crackling suspense. A fascinating read!" -- Chanel Cleeton, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Cuban Heiress, "Two women, a Coast Guard Special Agent and a bootlegger, face off against each other in this Prohibition-era novel. Their journeys of marriage, motherhood, and career intertwine in this fascinating story based on true events." -- Rae Ann Parker, Parnassus Books, "Move over Al Capone and Eliot Ness! It's time to make space for Elizabeth Friedman and Marie Waite?a captivating pair of badass women on opposite sides of prohibition law. In her terrific new historical fiction, The Last Twelve Miles, Erika Robuck brings you Elizabeth, the brilliant cryptanalyst who breaks code for the U.S. Coast Guard, and Marie, the equally brilliant rumrunner who plies the waters off the coast of Florida. Never has there been a more fascinating set of rivals and you will find yourself torn over which of them you'd like to see win. Richly drawn characters, a crackerjack plot, and a setting that is equal parts glamorous and deadly make The Last Twelve Miles a must read for 2024." -- Deborah Goodrich Royce, nationally bestselling author of Reef Road, "Danger and intrigue will come to a head as Elizebeth and Marie play a deadly game of cat and mouse along the Florida coast. Fans of Kate Quinn, strong female protagonists, and history-based storytelling will enjoy this read." -- Booklist
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Synopsis
In the Prohibition Rum Wars, the Coast Guard is losing. Eleven million gallons of illegal liquor a year have created a booming smuggling economy. But the government has a new, secret weapon-a 5'2 mastermind in heels, wife, and mother- Mrs. Elizebeth Smith Friedman-one of the husband-and-wife pair who invented cryptanalysis itself. On the other side of the law, when Marie Waite-wife of a rumrunner and mother of two little ones-notices discrepancies in cargo, she insists on accompanying her husband on a run to Nassau. There, not only does Marie witness her husband's shortcomings, but she becomes enthralled by female smuggler, "The Bahama Queen," who is departing from the business. Marie knows an opportunity when she sees it, and she wants success and respect so badly she can taste it. So, despite the Bahama Queen's warnings about the government's "new man" who seems to know where smugglers are before they do, Marie plans to rise as rumrunner royalty just long enough to get her family in the black. But, the more sophisticated her operation grows, the more she comes on the radar of the mastermind nabbing criminals by the daily dozen. Once Marie knows who she's up against, she's more determined than ever to triumph. Only one mother can rule Gulf Coast, and both Elizebeth and Marie will go to any lengths to win the crown for themselves., "Set against the backdrop of the Prohibition Rum Wars, Robuck has brought two real-life figures to the page with heartfelt intimacy and crackling suspense. A fascinating read!" -- Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of The Cuban Heiress Two real, brilliant women on opposite sides of the law, in a deadly game of cat and mouse... 1926. Washington, D.C. The Coast Guard is losing the Prohibition Rum War, but they have a new, secret weapon to crack smuggler codes, intercept traffic, and destroy the rum trade one skiff at a time. That secret weapon is a 5'2" mastermind in heels, who also happens to be a wife and mother: Mrs. Elizebeth Smith Friedman, one half of the husband-and-wife pair who invented cryptanalysis. Bahamas Cleo Lythogoe, The Bahama Queen, announces her retirement while regaling the thugs at the bar with tales of murder and mayhem on the high seas. Marie Waite, listening in, knows an opportunity when she hears it, and she wants the crown for herself so badly she can taste it. So begins Marie's plan to rise as rumrunner royalty long enough to get her family in the black. But the more sophisticated her operation grows, the more she appears on the radar of the feds. Meanwhile, Elizebeth is the only codebreaker battling scores of smugglers. Despite the strain of solving thousands of intercepted messages, traveling the country, and testifying in court, Elizabeth's work becomes personal--especially when she discovers the identity of her premier adversary is the notorious Marie Waite. From the glamorous world of D.C. Intelligence to the sultry shores of the Straits of Florida, The Last Twelve Miles is based on the true story of two women masterminds trying to outwit each other in a dangerous and fascinating high stakes game.
LC Classification Number
PS3618.O338L37 2024
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