Mr. New Orleans

The Life of a Big Easy Underworld Legend

De: Matthew Randazzo V, Frenchy Brouillette

Narrado por: Louis Herthum

Narrated by Westworld's Louis Herthum, Wiseguys called him "the Keith Richards of the American Mafia" and JFK hero Jim Garrison denounced him as "one of the most notorious vice operators in the history of New Orleans"...but you can just call him Mr. New Orleans.

Mr. New Orleans tells the incredible story of Frenchy Brouillette, a redneck Cajun teenager who stole his big brother's motorcycle and embarked on a 60-year vacation to New Orleans, where he became a legendary gangster and the underworld political fixer for his cousin, Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards. Written by Crescent City native Matthew Randazzo V, the wickedly funny Mr. New Orleans is the first book to ever break the code of secrecy of the New Orleans Mafia Family, the oldest and most mysterious criminal secret society in America.

©2010, 2014 Matthew Randazzo V (P)2020 Matthew Randazzo V

Perfect name for this book.

I'm from New Orleans and really enjoy the writing and the description of old New Orleans.Frenchy was liked and disliked,but I meet him a few times and he was okay with me.He was and will always be,Mr.New Orleans.

Story would make for a great Sopranos style series. But much funnier.

I grew up in nola. Went to all boys high school in uptown nola in early 80s. We spent most weekends in "The Quarters" in those years. I knew a lot of FQ lore from what my parents told me. (My Folks knew Marcello) but nothing compares to Frenchies life story. Riveting.
I highly recommend the book "Seaspray and Whiskey" as a compliment to Mr Nola. True story of a an actual tramp ship voyage from UK to NOLA in 1962 with a cargo of whiskey. The vessels discharge dock was Gov Nicholls Wharf adjacent to the FQ. Absolutely hilarious. A must read for every new orleanian. You'll thank me later. Other great compliments are "Me and Lee" "Dr Mary's Monkey" "The French Quarter" by Herbert Asbury. "The Last Madam"

A great dive into the New Orleans underworld !

A must read/listen if you wish to understand another side of New Orleans beyond the haunts and party's. The city is alive even in its dead, and this dimension is just another example of the layers that makes New Orleans a city like no other.

the story was great

The readers accent was authentic and colorful. I felt like he was having a conversation with me.

Frenchie

I love the whole story and history of New Orleans mafia.
The history of the food included

Make movie.

Amazing.Funny.Poignant at times.

I love stories about real people and people who survive in spite of their circumstances. Norma Wallace. Nellie Jackson. And now, Frenchy Brouillette…and company. While it’s not the sort of life I aspire to live, this book gave me a glimpse into the underbelly of a part of the South I have grown to love. The chapter on the Kennedy assassination was a bit laborious, but I chalk that up to having lived through that event and hearing so many conspiracy theories over the years. Criminal though he was, Frenchy possessed some redeeming, and maybe even some endearing, qualities, and in the end, he did develop some semblance of maturity….but you’ll need to listen to the book to figure it all out. What a great “read” and what a great narration! Thank you!

Great story!

This is one of the best books I’ve ever listened to. Frenchy had fascinating story to tell and did it well. Even though he covers a lot heavy stuff in his life I found my self laughing quite a bit too. I highly recommend this book.

Great book

Basically like listening to my father’s story. I love my city. New Orleans is a city like no other.

Perfect

Absolutely perfect. I am a NOLA native and you’re getting 100% authenticity with this story.

fantastic listen

i loved this book beginning to end; the story, the narration all of it. I love New Orleans and this was fun and exciting look into its not too distant past.