Eunice Hunton Carter and Polly Adler were well-known figures in 1930s New York. Were you familiar with either of them before reading A Pair of Aces?
I had no idea they were real people but just did a little research to learn more about them. Very interesting!
Given these two authors’ previous works (both together and solo), I assumed the women were based on historical figures, but I hadn’t heard of either one. Another instance where Google was my friend!
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I had not heard of either of these two women prior to reading this book. Polly Addler even wrote a book (which is alluded to in this book).
I was not familiar with Eunice or Polly until I read this book. I am now interested in learning more about both of them.
No, I was unaware of either of them. But I love to research historical characters so I’m in process of learning more. I see the Reese’s book club has some additional background information so I’m anxious to read what she has added.
No, these women and their stories were new to me. That is one of my favorite aspects of historical fiction.
I had never heard of either of them and had to google to see how much of the story was accurate. (Author notes were not included with my copy.) Knowing how much of the story was historiclly accurate made it more enjoyable.
I was not familiar with either of these women prior to reading this book. I would like to learn more about them.
Yes, I had heard of Polly Adler, but I thought she was some sort of society woman!
I was not familiar with them either, but have spent a fair amount of time googling them. Like some (or all of you) my copy didn’t include the authors’ notes. I couldn’t find anything that said that Polly Adler was actually involved in the trial or knew Eunice Carter. In fact I found something in which she denied any knowledge of Lucky. Obviously good at covering her tracks? Did the authors uncover anything in which they could pin them together, or did they make an assumption based on their living in parallel worlds at the same time?
I had not heard of either of these women. I enjoyed learning about them.
this is a piece of history that I was completely oblivious to! I always love historical fiction about a newsworthy story that I’d never learned about.
I was not familiar with either of these women, but that isn’t surprising since women weren’t given the credit they deserved in the past. Madams were just that, women in charge of other women, but they also took care of them. The madams didn’t have memorable names because those establishments weren’t looked upon favorably. Female DA’s? They were just in the background behind the men in court. I love that these authors chose to write about these historical women and bring their names to the forefront and give them more prominent space in the history books.
I had heard the name Polly Adler, but I don’t remember the context. So interested in Eunice’s story!
I knew nothing about either Polly or Eunice and loved hearing their stories and learning more about that period in history. The authors continue to do a beautiful job of highlighting the stories of important and consequential women that have not been celebrated or even acknowledged for their important contributions to history.
I agree Kim. I was googling too.