The Famous Rose Callahan
by Patricia Berrington

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Book Review: Hard to put down
Summary: 4 Stars

this is a great read, although I'm not done with it yet. My only complaint thus far is that Rose is working in the Bird Cage in July 1881 and the Bird Cage didn't actually open under December 1881. 2 months AFTER the Gunfight at the OK Corral. It kind of threw me for awhile, since you are suppose to believe this stuff really happened. [...] I had to think "FICTION" and just enjoy it for what it is.
I go to Tombstone frequently, and next week (when I go again!) I'm going to make a special trip to the Bird Cage....just to soak it all up again.

Edited later to add.....I finished the book whilst in Tombstone. Pat explains at the end that she knew the opening date was December 1881, but she knew that wasn't right. Later, after some investigation, they found that Wyatt Earp had issued a permit for the house of ill repute at the Bird Cage location in June 1881. The "Grand Opening" was held off till December while they awaited the arrival of the rosewood bar. So....she was right. The Bird Cage actually opened in June 1881. I verified this with the people working there.

Great read....I just wish her CD of Rose's song was still available....I could only find it on cassette and the lady at the Bird Cage gift store said that they get requests for the CD all of the time via their website...but Pat hasn't ordered any more from the distributor, so they don't have any for sale.

Anyway, great book! Loved it! Am going to use Amazon to send it to friends for gifts!

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