Red House Alley

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Set in 19th century Vienna, this groundbreaking novel offers a candid portrayal of sex workers, challenging the prevailing moral judgments of the time. It shifts the narrative from viewing prostitutes as manipulative figures to highlighting their victimization by a corrupt system of pimps, madams, and law enforcement. Else Jerusalem's work serves as a powerful commentary on societal hypocrisy, providing a voice to those often marginalized in literature and history.