Author: Harriet Pyne Grove
Publisher:
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Category : Cowgirls
Languages : en
Pages : 250

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Author: Christina Rice
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813144396
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 344

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The forgotten screen legend who made Hollywood history by challenging the all-powerful studio system is revealed in this first full-length biography. Seemingly destined for A-list fame, Ann Dvorak was touted as “Hollywood’s New Cinderella” after film mogul Howard Hughes cast her in the 1932 gangster film Scarface. But Dvorak’s journey to superstardom was derailed when she walked out on her contractual obligations to Warner Bros. for an extended honeymoon. Ann Dvorak: Hollywood’s Forgotten Rebel explores the life and career of one of the first individuals who dared to challenge the studio system. Dvorak reached her pinnacle during the early 1930s, when the film industry was relatively uncensored and free to produce movies with more daring storylines. She played several female leads in films including The Strange Love of Molly Louvain, Three on a Match, and Heat Lightning, but after her walk-out, Warner Bros retaliated by casting her in less significant roles. Following the casting conflicts and illness, Dvorak filed a lawsuit against the Warner Bros. studio, setting a precedent for other stars who eventually followed suit. In this insightful memoir, Christina Rice explores the spirited rebellion of a talented actress whose promising career fell victim to the studio empire.

Author: Harriet Pyne Grove
Publisher:
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Category : Clubs
Languages : en
Pages : 250

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Author: Martin Connolly
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473876222
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 165

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A true crime account of the life, trial, death, and aftermath of Britain’s first female serial killer. A female thief, with four husbands, a lover and, reportedly, over twelve children, is arrested and tried for the murder of her stepson in 1872, turning the small village of West Auckland in County Durham upside down. Other bodies are exhumed and when they are found to contain arsenic, she is suspected of their murder as well. The perpetrator, Mary Ann Cotton, was tried and found guilty and later hanged on 24 March 1873 in Durham Gaol. It is claimed she murdered over twenty people and was the first female serial killer in England. With location photographs and a blow-by-blow account of the trial, this book challenges the claim that Mary Ann Cotton was the “The West Auckland Borgia,” a title given to her at the time. It sets out her life, trial, death, and the aftermath and also questions the legal system used to convict her by looking at contemporary evidence from the time and offering another explanation for the deaths. The book also covers the lives of those left behind, including the daughter born to Mary Ann Cotton in Durham Gaol. Mary Ann Cotton’s crimes were the subject of the 2016 ITV drama, Dark Angel, starring Joanne Froggatt. Praise for Mary Ann Cotton, Dark Angel Recommended as one of the Evening Standard’s “Best biographies and memoirs to read in 2016” “For true crime historians, fans of intriguing crime tales, and those interested in how criminal justice operated in the Victorian era, this is a well-presented book on a complex case. Furthermore, it is a book which explores all the evidence available and questions whether or not the conviction and execution of Mary Ann Cotton in 1873 was the correct outcome.” —Crime Traveller

Author: Andrew Lycett
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250037972
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 793

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We all know who James Bond is, but how many of us know much about his creator, Ian Fleming, a master of espionage and thrillers? In this full-length biography, author Andrew Lycett tells the story of Ian Fleming's life proving that it was just as dramatic as that of his fictional creation. Educated at Eaton and Sandhurst, he joined Naval Intelligence in 1939 participating in both Operation Mincemeat and Operation Golden Eye. After the war, he became a journalist and, in 1953, wrote Casino Royale thereby introducing the world to an English spy named James Bond. Set in London, Switzerland and Fleming's Jamaican estate Goldeneye, his life was peopled with luminaries like Noel Coward, Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Bond film producer "Cubby" Broccoli and others. With direct access to Fleming's family and friends, Lycett goes behind the complicated façade of this enigmatic and remarkable man. Ian Fleming by Andrew Lycett is biography at its best—a glittering portrait of the brilliant and enigmatic man who created Agent 007.

Author: Grace May North
Publisher:
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Category : Girls
Languages : en
Pages : 268

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Author: Edith Lavell
Publisher:
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Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 264

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Author: Carol Norton
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153

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"The Phantom Yacht" by Carol Norton is a captivating and suspense-filled tale that unfolds against the backdrop of the enigmatic phantom yacht. Norton's storytelling prowess shines as she skillfully crafts a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. From the moment readers embark on this thrilling journey, they are immersed in a world where the sea conceals secrets, and every page is laden with intrigue and discoveries waiting to be unraveled. Norton's vivid descriptions evoke the raw, untamed beauty of the ocean, transporting readers to a realm where the vast expanse of water becomes as much a character in the story as the individuals who navigate it. The enigmatic phantom yacht, a vessel cloaked in mystery, becomes a central figure that lures readers deeper into the narrative, urging them to decipher its secrets. As the story unfolds, the characters reveal layers of complexity, making them relatable and endearing. "The Phantom Yacht" is a literary voyage that not only challenges the mind but also offers a rich sensory experience, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate tales of suspense, adventure, and the ever-present allure of the sea. Readers will find themselves enthralled from start to finish, eagerly charting the course of this mesmerizing narrative.

Author: Edith Lavell
Publisher:
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Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 266

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Author: Pauline Lester
Publisher:
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Category : Dating (Social customs)
Languages : en
Pages : 266

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