Wicked Palm Beach: Lifestyles of the Rich and Heinous

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Set during the Prohibition era, the narrative explores the vibrant yet dangerous atmosphere of Palm Beach, where a secret speakeasy, Hypocrite's Row, thrived amidst the chaos caused by the notorious Ashley gang. This period, marked by the excesses of the Roaring Twenties and the subsequent Great Depression, showcases a mix of rumrunners, mobsters, and local moguls. Eliot Kleinberg, leveraging his insights from the "Post Time" column, provides a captivating look at the intriguing characters and events that shaped Palm Beach County's rich history.