Entertainment, Lifestyle, News Phyllis Karas, author of “Women of Southie”, to speak in Marblehead on Tuesday Oct. 30 By Bill Brotherton | October 25, 2018 Share Tweet Share Marblehead, Ma. The new book by Phyllis Karas.Marblehead, Ma. 10-1-18. The new book by Phyllis Karas.(Photo by Owen O'Rourke)Purchase PhotoMarblehead, Ma. Phyllis Karas and her new book, "Women of Southie."Marblehead, Ma. 10-1-18. Phyllis Karas and her new book Women of Southie.(Photo by Owen O'Rourke)Purchase PhotoPhyllis Karas, Anna and baby Annabella WeeksPhyllis Karas, Anna and baby Annabella Weeks(Photo by Courtesy photo) MARBLEHEAD — Meet Phyllis Karas. Grandmother. Doctor’s wife. Mob biographer. “How does a nice Jewish grandmother from Marblehead get involved with South Boston mobsters?” asks Karas, repeating the reporter’s obvious… You've reached your 5 free articles this month. Login Subscribe