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Femme Fatale

Love, Lies And The Unknown Life Of Mata Hari

Pat Shipman

Biography of the most infamous woman of the early 20th century, the Dutch courtesan and alleged spy Margaretha Zelle - Mata Hari

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In 1917, the notorious exotic dancer Mata Hari was arrested, tried, and executed for espionage - charged with the deaths of at least 50,000 gallant French soldiers.

In this new biography, Pat Shipman explores the life and times of the mythic and deeply misunderstood dark-eyed siren to find the truth. Was she actually a spy?

Mata Hari's life reads like both an action-packed adventure tale and passionate, poignant romance. Shipman reveals new information about this beautiful, brilliant, and dangerous woman, tracing the web of connections between her professional and personal lives that led to her tragic fall.

 

"[Shipman's] fascinating exploration of one of the 20th century's most extraordinary women."


YORKSHIRE EVENING POST

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Femme Fatale-Love, Lies And The Unknown Life Of Mata Hari

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£8.99
Paperback
464 pages
198 x 129 mm
ISBN-10:
ISBN-13: 9780753824184
Publication: August 2008
'femme fatale' is also available in hardback format
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