Adria Locke Langley was an American writer best known for her first novel, published in 1945, the best seller A Lion Is in the Streets based on the life of Huey Long. It was made into a film of the same name in 1953. She also was a fervent supporter of the repeal of Prohibition. No. 1 on The New York Times Fiction best seller list for 8 weeks, from the issue of July 29, 1945. Wiki link