Michael J. Arlen Boeken

Exploring the complex relationship between father and son, this award-winning memoir delves into the author's quest to understand his Armenian heritage and the legacy of his father, a notable novelist. It reveals the struggles of a proud people facing historical adversity while addressing the emotional ties that bind family. The narrative intertwines personal reflection with broader themes of identity and belonging, highlighting the poignant affirmation and pain that come with kinship and cultural memory.

"A female killer stalks the streets of London, sleeping with young men before slashing their throats and mutilating their bodies. The crimes have baffled the police and enraged Londoners, who demand the murderer's arrest. Mary, Duchess of Dove, a gentle young widow who is beloved by all who know her, seems an unlikely suspect, but the clues all point to her. The police have a variety of theories - perhaps the Duchess has been hypnotized or drugged, maybe she has an evil double, or could it be a Communist plot to discredit the peerage? Inspector Basil Icelin is determined to solve the mystery, but the true explanation is far more shocking and terrifying than anyone could ever imagine."--amazon.com.

Iris Storm, femme fatale, races around London and Europe in her yellow Hispano-Suiza surrounded by romantic intrigue, but beneath the glamour she is destined to be a tragic heroine. The success of the novel when it was first published in 1924 let to its adaptation for the screen, with Greta Garbo starring as Iris Storm.

"The ... biography of the maverick newspaperwoman, equestrian, aviatrix, and intrepid adventurer Alicia Patterson, which follows her ... exploits through the first half of the 20th century, from her troublemaking days as the middle child of complicated parents to her successes as publisher of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Newsday"--