A McKeesport Murder Mystery: The Death of La Roux Soles

PRE-ORDER — The Death of La Roux Soles by local author and historian Lisa Speranza
Explore a true crime mystery from the heart of the Tube City. In 1933, McKeesport socialite La Roux Soles and her husband, Bob—a war hero and successful businessman—lived a glamorous life of Prohibition-era parties in their mansion overlooking the National Tube Works. But behind the facade were secrets, scandal, and a mysterious death that captured national attention. Was it an act of desperation—or murder?
This is a PRE-ORDER. The book’s release date is October 20, 2026. Orders selected for delivery will ship after the release date.
Signed copies will be available for pickup at the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center beginning at Lisa Speranza’s book launch on Sunday, November 8 at 1 PM, and afterward during regular Heritage Center hours.
When you purchase your copy through the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center, you’re also supporting our mission to preserve and share the history of McKeesport and the Mon Valley.