Bill LeFurgy Stories of the Gilded Age and the Roaring Twenties
Bill LeFurgy Books
Into the Suffering City
Explore Into the Suffering City, a gripping historical mystery set in 1909 Baltimore, where Dr. Sarah Kenncott seeks justice in a world of crime and corruption.
Murder in the Haunted Chamber
Learn more about Murder in the Haunted Chamber, where a ghostly vision foretells a murder in a luxurious Baltimore hotel.
Sex, Art, and Salome
Discover how Salome, a biblical figure, evolved into a cultural icon influencing women’s empowerment in the early 20th century.
Louise Brooks: A Life in Pictures
A stunning collection of photographs capturing Louise Brooks—her silent film career, timeless beauty, and independent spirit.
Latest Blog Posts: Read My Newest Articles
Explore in-depth articles on classic Hollywood, the Ziegfeld Follies, and early film history:
- Salomania: The Shocking Bare Midriff Amazes America
- The Ziegfeld Follies: Revolutionizing Broadway, Hollywood, and Culture
- Brothel Scandal Exposed: Baltimore’s Hidden Sex Trade in 1916
- The “Exotic” Dancer Who Almost Thrilled the Ziegfeld Follies
- Louise Brooks Arrives in New York: Awkwardness Beneath the Bold Beauty
- Edythe Baker: Fabulous Ziegfeld Girl and Jazz Piano Star
Read The Report on Baltimore Prostitution
“Prostitution and Illicit Sex in Baltimore” (1916 Maryland Vice Commission Report