The Distillery

About the Book

In America’s earliest days, distilling grain was an accepted occupation. “Moonshine” was consumed from mansions to cabins. Pioneers heading west carried jugs for social, medical and bartering purposes.

Uncontrolled bootlegging during Prohibition sometimes caused death or blindness to the consumer.

The repeal of Prohibition attracted corporate entities to again make and market alcoholic beverages.

During the Depression, women found employment at the distilleries.

Against a backdrop of corporate espionage, powerful gangsters, politicians, and prostitution, this is how Melba and Francine met and bonded for three generations.

Meet them and learn how alcohol affected all that became involved with The Distillery.

About the Author

Born in an industrial environment, the author earned his education working in heavy manufacturing, railroading and distilling. In the United States Army during World War II as a combat scout in the European Theater, he survived three separate campaigns. Wounded in the Battle of the Bulge, he was awarded the Purple Heart. Returning to civilian life, he married, and raised a son and daughter. Managing casualty claims, he earned a Law Degree at Drake University and was appointed by the State of Illinois as a Special Agent. Retired, he presents this fictional account of young women confronting life in an alcohol factory.