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THE DEBUTANTE
How a Society Girl Became the Most Dangerous Woman in Florida
Richmond, 1925: Kathleen DeVane has everything—wealth, status, and a future planned to the last teacup. But behind her perfect smile lies a rebel heart, and one night at the circus will ignite a transformation that rocks the underworld for decades to come.
Before she became the legendary Kathleen Young...
Before she built a criminal empire...
She was just a girl who dared to break all the rules.
This origin story reveals how a debutante's rebellion against Southern society launched the most audacious con in Florida history. Blending Jazz Age glamour with raw ambition, The Debutante sets up The Queenpin Chronicles—a high-stakes historical thriller series where sisterhood meets organized crime in post-WWII America.
Perfect for readers who love White Lotus and The Gilded Age because it has:
Female antiheroes who refuse to play nice
Gatsby-era wealthy and clueless socialites
Alove interest where it's the guy who's from the 'wrong-side-of-the-tracks'
Entertaining fiction that explores real social issues
The dark side of the American Dream
Discover the woman who would become a legend. The Queenpin Chronicles begin here.
WARNING: This is not your typical romance. While it is the story Lloyd Young and Kathleen DeVane, what follows is a thrilling ride to power, crime, and one woman's refusal to be controlled.
BOOK 1: FLORIDA GIRLS
NOT EVERYTHING IN FLORIDA IS SUNSHINE.
St. Petersburg, Florida, 1944. Thelma Miles can’t stand injustice. Broke and orphaned near the close of WWII, the 18-year-old joins a troupe of touring swimsuit models, only to find she's stepped into the mafia's lair.
Kathleen Young has a one-track mind, often missing the obvious. Determined to get her emporium out of debt and take her sick husband to California’s healing climate, organizing the tour is the first in a series of increasingly drastic measures.
Diving into the chaotic world of late WWII America, L.L. Kirchner’s twisty story carefully explores organized crime, Hollywood spotlights, and the growing pains of a nation.
Peppered with real-life characters and in-depth research, this intricate weave of perspectives offers a fascinating glimpse into how some women coped when they were told to gratefully step aside and let the men take over again.
If you like rich narratives, coming-of-age adventures, and incredible period details, then you’ll love Kirchner’s gritty tale.Florida Girls is the first book in the series, The Queenpin Chronicles which follows Thelma's journey as rapid changes are overtaking the country. Driven to succeed, the women of The Queenpin Chronicles discover strength and brutality and love they didn’t know they were capable of.
Buy Florida Girls for a piece of the action today.
