A Betting Woman

In A Betting Woman, author Jenni L. Walsh tells the captivating story of Simone Jules, who transforms into Eleanor Dumont, known as Madame Moustache, as she navigates life as America's first professional blackjack dealer. After losing her family in a tragic fire, Simone escapes her grief and heads to San Francisco, where her sharp wit and talent at the gambling table help her carve out a new identity. This historical novel brings to light the challenges and triumphs of a pioneering woman who defied societal norms in a male-dominated world.