Lily Cigar

This is not a wishy wash romance by any stretch. This is a book about life, point blank. I have owned it for years and will continue to own it for as long as I am alive.

I must say that I usually read my books more than one time, but this one I have had for years and read quite a lot. No matter that I know what happens at the end, it is a compelling read; a love story and success story about a young child who grew up poor and alone then became the most notorious woman in the west and most successful businesswoman. Lily Malone is such a great character and her adventures in untamed San Francisco will endear her to you. I highly recommend this book.

This is one of the best books I have ever read. It is the story of Lily, a poor orphant girl from Ireland who comes to San Francisco with her illegimate baby daughter. She has no work and has to become a whore in order to support herself. A grim beginning. However Lily keeps her integrity and makes good. How she rises to become; first the most famous whore in San Francisco; then a successful farmer; then wife of one of the most successful businessmen in the West is the meat of the matter. Her past comes to haunt her at every turn but she holds on. I admire grit, the courage to rise above circumstances and the book is filled with it. A most inspiring story.

This book has more depth in 10 pages than most have in 100. It is not just any novel. it shows a real human, with real emotions. She has the same insecurities we all have. But she does not let her insecurities beat her. Lily malone is as real as it gets. When you finish this book, you know you have been there...The era,the time, the people are all so real...It is truly awesome.