Madame Moustache - Gambler - Legend - Murderer

The California gold rush lures thousands to the American West. Prospectors, lawmen, outlaws and fallen angels populate the camps of these adventurers. Right in the middle of it all is a daring woman gambler who soon becomes a legend but also perishes because of it.

Eleanor Dumont breaks all the rules and is the first woman in Amerika to establish her own gambling saloon. Soon she becomes an icon among the gold diggers, but her beauty and her relationship with a leading politician lead to her demise. In a region full of danger and fleeting riches, a deadly drama unfolds. Where greed, sin and alcohol determine the value of a life, murderous incidents soon occur.

Based on true events, this book takes you back to the most exciting time of the pioneer days. Get to know one of the most courageous women of her time, who played a decisive role in shaping the gold rush and founded the legendary Blackjack game. Eleanor Dumont's life was an unparalleled tragedy.



The book has been successfully made into a movie, which has won numerous awards. Now you can immerse yourself in the mystery of the gold rush. Step into the adventure of the best female card dealer of all pioneer days. Shuffle those cards of destiny together with the legendary Eleanor Dumont, aka Madame Moustache.