“Button Man” by Andrew Gross, Minotaur. 384 pp. $27.99 Andrew Gross’ prowess for rich historical mysteries, usually with a Jewish theme, takes another leap forward with the engrossing “Button Man.” Set in New York City’s Lower East Side, “Button Man” works well as a family drama, the story of the rise of organized crime and its control of some unions, and a guide to the garment industry’s [...]
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