The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized-Crime Boss
A Jewish mother of four, a gracious society hostess, a beloved member of her community—and the first widely renowned crime boss in America. Discover the true story from the bestselling author of The C…
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