Connecticut Bootlegger Queen Nellie Green

by Tony Renzoni, Charlene Green Masey (Foreword)

Known as the "Queen of the Rumrunners on the East Coast," Nellie Green led a captivating life full of bootlegging adventures. Nellie fearlessly stood up to all those who tried to stand in her way, receiving respect and financial support from many influential people.She built an underground empire in a business world dominated by men.Her rumrunners were men of intrigue who assumed aliases such as "Blackie," "Wing" and "King Tut."Join author Tony Renzoni as he recounts the life and times of this legendary figure, set against the historical backdrop of the Prohibition era, the Women's Movement and the Roaring Twenties.

277 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 6, 2017

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Reviews

[Maryjo · Rating 3 out of 5]

4 stars for the folklore and story. 3 stars for the writing. If you live in CT/NY and are interested in the prohibition era and bootlegging in CT than this is a perfect book. Lots of history on that time period. Local legends/stories. I live in Branford right around the corner from the old Talmadge House/Nellie Green's and the Farm River so all the references to places I know was fascinating. The pictures that were included were very interesting. The author really needed an editor. Lots of it was repetitive and felt like I was reading a college book report/paper.

[Joel Sebastian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting!!

I bought this book because I live in Branford, CT and am very familiar with the site where Nellie Green had her business. I love history and learned a lot about the time frame of her life. Renzoni did an amazing job of presenting this true story about an amazing women. I am really enjoyed this story. Get a copy because it is a great read for anyone who enjoys a true historical book.

[Dennylou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great biography

There was not as much about the subject Nellie Green, however well written, full of facts surrounding Nellie's bootlegging and rum running days. She was one heck of a woman. Worth the time.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting and humorous story of a bootlegger woman and her exploits. Fun read for me since I grew up in this area of Connecticut.

[PHarrington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read of local history here in Branford, CT. What a woman!

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting and humorous story of a bootlegger woman and her exploits. Fun read for me since I grew up in this area of Connecticut.

[Dena · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was so excited to find this book while visiting family in CT. My grandparents and lots of other family lived near Nellie Green's and I was thrilled to learn more details around the lore.

Mr Renzoni confirmed that she was a total character. He gives a fair amount of history on prohibition and rum running. My only criticisms are that it is a little repetitive and I would have loved a map to show rum row.