Fascinating history of murder, prostitution, and corruption in Crescent City during the early-twentieth century. Though difficult to read, and a bit slow the characters are worth the wading through.
This one deserves a pairing with a twist on the classic Hurricane:
rum
orange juice
lime juice
fresh passion fruit or syrup
splat of melted butter
serve over ice and read about corrupt politicians, and how the free wheeling color blind New Orleans became a place of divided race and economic lines.