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Jean Harlow's stunning blonde looks and shockingly blatant sexuality made her Hollywood's first and most sensational sex goddess. In all the wild, free-wheeling history of Hollywood since her death in 1937, no star has made such an impression. Despite her dubious talents as an actress, Harlow won the hearts of the movie-going public. But, like many of the stars that followed her, she found no happiness in her private life. Her husband committed suicide within a month of their wedding, creating endless material for gossip. This book reveals the truth behind this, as well as many other rumours, which surrounded Harlow, including the circumstances behind her premature and needless death at the age of twenty-six.

""The Square Trap"" is a mystery novel written by Irving Shulman. The story revolves around a young man named Johnny Edge who gets caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Johnny, a former boxer, is struggling to make ends meet when he meets a wealthy businessman named Sam Felton. Felton offers Johnny a job as a bodyguard for his wife, but things quickly take a dark turn when Felton is found dead and Johnny becomes the prime suspect. Johnny must navigate a web of lies and deceit to clear his name and uncover the true killer. Along the way, he enlists the help of a beautiful nightclub singer and a tough-talking detective. ""The Square Trap"" is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The classic novelization of one of Broadway's most enduring and beloved musicals, updated with a beautiful new cover. Maria is young and innocent and has never known love--until Tony. And Tony, searching for life beyond the savagery of the streets, has discovered love for the first time with her, too. But Maria's brother is the leader of the Sharks and Tony had once led the rival Jets. Now, both gangs are claiming the same turf and with tensions rising to the point of explosion, it seems there is no way to stop a rumble. Tony promised Maria that he would stay out of it. But will he be able to keep his word or will their newfound love be destroyed by violence or even death? Evocative and unforgettable, this novelization brings out all of the depth, drama, and beauty of one of the most enduring stories in the history of American theater.