The Whorehouse World of SalinasThe subplot of the brothels in Salinas, focusing on the characters of Faye, Kate, and the other madams.1The Three MadamsThe establishment of brothels in Salinas, 1890s-1900s2Kate's Poisoning of FayeKate slowly poisons Faye, 1900-19013The Circus and BlackmailKate's transformation of the house, 1901-19174The Ethel ThreatEthel's attempt to blackmail Kate, and Kate's countermove, 19175The Death of the NiggerThe Nigger's funeral, November 19176The Discovery of Kate's BodyJoe Valery finds Kate dead, his subsequent death, 1918