Madame Brussels by Barbara Minchinton military-strategy Hannelore Cayre’s bestselling novel shines

Hannelore Cayre’s bestselling novel shines a torchlight on a European criminal underworld that has rarely been seen

’ —Henry Reynolds

In this stunning memoir

’ —Benjamin Law

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Madame Brussels by Barbara Minchinton military-strategy Hannelore Cayre’s bestselling novel shinesA must read biography of an enigmatic personality who helped shape early Melbourne Madame Brussels, the most legendary brothel keeper in nineteenth century Melbourne, is still remembered and celebrated today. But until now, little has been known about Caroline Hodgson, the woman behind the alter ego. Born in Prussia to a working class family, Caroline arrived in Melbourne in 1871. Left alone when her police officer husband was sent to work in remote