A feminist history of Europe's largest red-light district and an examination of the lives of the women who worked there.

Tucked away in Dublin's north inner city, Monto made headlines for wild tales of debauchery. However, what happened to the women and girls within its brothels in life and death is less well known. Weaving together oral histories, historical records and family memories, Caroline West delivers an investigation into the heartbreaking treatment of the women that worked there, while delving into the impact of class, sexual violence and British colonialism on the women's survival.

"'A century on from Monto's closure, here is a fresh new approach. Caroline West puts the women who worked there front and centre, in a book full of humanity, empathy and insight. Vital to understanding how Monto came to be, and what happened to it'" - author of Three Castles Burning

"'Unflinching in its purpose to peel away the stigma and reclaim the voices of those often dismissed and discarded throughout history. Meticulously researched, West manages to show the harsh realities of 19th-20th century sex workers in, frankly, refreshingly humane storytelling'" - WhoDidWhatNow podcast

"'A fascinating deep dive'" - Irish Independent