Eliza Knight
Autor de Ribbons of Scarlet
Sobre El Autor
Series
Obras de Eliza Knight
A Very Highland Christmas 4 copias
La curatrice di librerie 4 copias
The Queen's Faithful Companion: A Novel of Queen Elizabeth II and Her Beloved Corgi, Susan (2024) 2 copias
The Stolen Bride Series Boxed Set 2 copias
Seducing the Sheriff (Wicked Women #2) — Autor — 2 copias
Celtic Hearts Box Set 2 copias
Age of Chivalry and Romance 2 copias
Heating It Up, One Hero at a Time: Seven Full-Length Sensual Historical Romance Novels, A Limited Edition Boxed Set (2014) 2 copias
Kiss Me, Cowboy (Wicked Women #3) — Autor — 1 copia
For the Love of a Scot 1 copia
A Hot Hometown Hunks Collection 1 copia
Lords of Ireland II 1 copia
Destination: Love 1 copia
Obras relacionadas
Songs of Blood and Gold — Contribuidor — 3 copias
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Conocimiento común
- Otros nombres
- Knight, E.
- Género
- female
- Organizaciones
- Historical Novel Society
Romance Writers of America
Romance Writers of America. Hearts Through History
Romance Writers of America. Celtic Hearts
Romance Writers of America. Maryland Romance Writers
Romance Writers of America. Washington Romance Writers - Agente
- Kevan Lyon (Marsal Lyon Literary)
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Autores relacionados
Estadísticas
- Obras
- 120
- También por
- 5
- Miembros
- 1,384
- Popularidad
- #18,577
- Valoración
- 3.9
- Reseñas
- 107
- ISBNs
- 245
- Idiomas
- 2
How magical that authors Denny S. Bryce and Eliza Knight collaborated to write about this little-known friendship between two famous women. Knight explains how “there is not much written about the friendship between Ella and Marilyn, but given what we do know, it is indisputable that they were close. With this novel we hope to shed light on what a friendship between them could have been.”
I’m a big fan of friendship stories, and I appreciated that this relationship was portrayed realistically. In some ways Ella and Marilyn were very different, but in other ways they had a lot in common. It was their commonalities that strengthened their connection over the ten years of their friendship and was at the heart of the book.
And this book also took care to describe the racist and sexist attitudes that were rampant in the 1950s and 1960s. I admired the way the authors included so many cultural issues of the time –music, clothes, movies, celebrities – also naming the various lipstick brands Marilyn used.
Even before I read this poignant novel, I knew the story of Marilyn Monroe, and it’s not a happy one. It’s well-known that she had a sad life, and though she tried to overcome her childhood abuse and neglect, her low self-esteem and poor choice of men kept her from achieving lasting success. While the book is well-written, portraying the bonds of friendship between Ella and Marilyn, as well as referring to their pasts, their romances, and families, it really feels like Marilyn’s story, and it’s ultimately a tragedy.
Knight explains in her author’s notes that “There is a lot of speculation about Marilyn Monroe’s final moments, and in fact, much of her life. Many stories, witnesses, and testimonies. Conspiracy theories abound. But the truth is, no one will ever know exactly what happened on that night. Was she murdered? Was it an overdose? Was it suicide? In our book, we decided to take the stance of an accidental overdose.” Knight says the purpose of the book was not to speculate on her death, but rather to honor what she did in life – and who she loved and admired.
The two authors say, “We put together a story we hope will honor the lives and legacies of two women who changed the face of entertainment and remain icons to this day.” If you like reading about Hollywood and the world of entertainment in the 1950s, about women’s friendships, and how women entertainers fought to gain independence in their careers, then this is the book for you.
CONTENT WARNING: drug use, addiction, talk of suicide, spousal abuse, death by drug overdose… (más)