Born Simone Jules, reinvented as Eleanor Dumont, and largely remembered as Madame Moustache, A Betting Woman is a historical novel inspired by the tumultuous life, times, and loves of America’s first professional croupier of modern-day blackjack, bringing to life an intrepid and entrepreneurial real-life woman who paved her own way in a man's world.
At times I want to pinch myself because I had the best time telling this story. Also, some really awesome people had some pretty awesome things to say about Eleanor's story -- and I'm feeling very grateful! "A fabulously entertaining story about a remarkable woman..." — Historical Novel Society "A rollicking ride of a story.” — New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis "An enjoyable search-for-identity tale with a strong female protagonist." — Kirkus "A Betting Woman is a winner!” — USA Today bestselling author Heather Webb "Bold, pioneering, romantic, and intriguing.” — bestselling author Camille Di Maio “Engaging and empathetic" — Elise Hooper, author of The Other Alcott and Learning to See "Walsh has written a fast-paced, original tale of the Gold Rush" — Amy Poeppel, author of Small Admissions, Limelight, and Musical Chairs "An engrossing story, very well done and hard to put down... It's very highly recommended reading." — Midwest Book Review I hope you'll check out Eleanor's story! Comments are closed.
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