Anna Pasternak
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
When Stalin came into power in 1924, the Communist government began persecuting dissident writers. Though Stalin spared the life of Boris Pasternak-whose novel-in-progress, Doctor Zhivago, was suspected of being anti-Soviet-he persecuted Boriss mistress, typist, and literary muse, Olga Ivinskaya. Boriss affair with Olga devastated the straitlaced Pasternaks, and they were keen to disavow Olgas role in Boriss writing process. Twice Olga was sentenced...
3) The real Wallis Simpson: a new history of the American divorcée who became the Duchess of Windsor
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
Wallis Simpson is known as the woman at the center of the most scandalous love affair of the 20th century, but in this surprising new biography, bestselling author Anna Pasternak redeems a women wronged by history with new information revealed by those who were close to the couple—presenting Wallis as a convenient scapegoat to rid England of a king deemed unworthy to rule. The story that has been told repeatedly is this: The handsome, charismatic,...
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Description
"She was the fairytale bride blessed with movie star looks, adored by the nation, but trapped in a loveless marriage to the heir to England's throne. He was the dashing young cavalry officer who turned her head and stole her heart, before finally being branded 'a love rat'.--Container.
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