The heyday of her career came during World War II when the United States stationed troops in Suriname to protect the bauxite mining industry for the Allied forces.

Prostitution flourished among the soldiers, causing a sharp rise in sexually transmitted diseases, as well as discontent with the sex workers by the military officers.

[2] Flamboyant, and refusing to apologize for her chosen profession, Linder walked the streets in colorful costumes, servicing dignitaries and businessmen of the upper levels of society.

[1][6][7] At the age of sixty-eight, Linder retired from prostitution and became a madame, running an escort service which catered to high-powered clients.

[9] An organization founded after Accord's death gives tours in Paramaribo to school children and tourists of the places Linder lived and worked.