Episode 10: The Life & Times of Madam Brussels
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Episode 10: The Life & Times of Madam Brussels
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In the shadowy streets of nineteenth-century Melbourne, one name still casts a long shadow – Madame Brussels. Synonymous with the city’s most infamous brothel, her name’s been immortalised in laneways and cocktail menus. But who was the woman behind the scandalous alter ego?
In this tantalising episode of “Past Lives”, we sit down with author Barbara Minchinton to peel back the layers of Caroline Hodgson’s remarkable life. From her humble beginnings in Prussia to her unapologetic rise in the bright lights (and dark corners) of Marvellous Melbourne, we delve deep into the world she conquered, the empire she built, and the scandal that nearly destroyed her. It’s a tale of grit, glamour, and rebellion – Victoria’s history, but not as you know it.