Author's Newly Released Book Explores the Darker Side of Florida's Past St. Petersburg-based author, Kirchner, has unveiled her latest book, which sheds light on the fascinating yet complex story of the "Sun City" poster girls during World War II. The narrative delves into the ⁙⁙⁙s of young women, including Thelma Miles, who escaped their criminal pasts to work as poster girls, traveling the country to sell war bonds and attract tourists to St. Petersburg. Kirchner's inspiration for the book came from a vintage photograph of poster girls on tour during World War II. Her curiosity about the circumstances surrounding their travels led her to explore the urban underworld of St. Petersburg. Specifically, "the author examined the rise of organized crime in Tampa's Ybor City.".. which had a significant impact on the ⁙⁙⁙s of the women.
The book not only highlights the lengths to which the mafia went to maintain their power but also the ways in which women adapted to survive during a time when men were fighting abroad and reclaiming their jobs upon their return. Kirchner suggests that the country's relaxed attitudes towards law enforcement during this period created an environment conducive to criminal activity.
Through her research, Kirchner has crafted a compelling narrative that brings to ⁙⁙⁙ the stories of these women... whose ⁙⁙⁙s were shaped by the turbulent events of World War II. Her book serves as a poignant reminder of the complex social dynamics at play during this pivotal moment in American history.
When young Thelma Miles leaves Keokuk, Iowa, to escape her criminal past, she forgets that she can never escape herself. She arrives by bus in sunny St. Petersburg and winds up as a poster girl for a local emporium that recalls the city's famous "Webb City."
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