By Suzy's Crew / April 15, 2026

Madam May: A tale of Madams, Morphine, Moonshine, and Murder, by Janet Hogan Chapman

Cover of Madam May

Available now in Paperback and eBook

Janet Chapman

From Janet Hogan Chapman, the author:

I wrote this book because I uncovered a fascinating story about my grandmother — she ran a brothel in the City of Atlanta in the early 1900s!

Other books by Janet Hogan Chapman:

After Madam May
Dorothy May
MotherLove
This Teacher Talks
The Letter Box

Applause! Applause!

“She was a strong, feisty, independent lady way before it was cool.”

“Imagining this colorful character as someone’s (the author’s!) Grandmother made the story a compelling …”

“This book was a great read. It is obvious the author has done her research. The historical details are fascinating. In spite of May’s questionable actions, she is a likable heroine and captures the reader’s sense of social consciousness. I highly recommend this book for those who like strong women characters and historical fiction set in the south.”

“Once I started reading, I didn’t want to stop. You can’t help rooting for May even with all her flaws. Never get in the way of a determined woman!”

“The description of Atlanta was fascinating — I could just imagine what the city looked (and smelled) like in the early 1900s.”

Talk a Little, Talk a Lot

There are book club questions at the end of the book. Author has met with several book clubs and is willing to travel.

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