“The Queen of Rum Row” - Gertrude Lythgoe
Female Criminals22 Maj 2019

“The Queen of Rum Row” - Gertrude Lythgoe

During the early days of Prohibition in the 1920s, while most young women were focused on getting married and having a family, Gertrude Lythgoe was busy running her wholesale liquor empire in the Bahamas. She started as a secretary in the quiet Midwest, but found herself venturing to the dangerous waters of Rum Row. Sponsors! Grove - Get a 3-piece cleaning set from Mrs. Meyer’s spring scents, a free 60-day VIP membership, and a surprise bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more at Grove.co/CRIMINALS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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