Rupert Hughes

Unlock the timeless allure of "We Can't Have Everything: A Novel" by Rupert Hughes, a captivating tale that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions. This collector's item is more than just a reprint; it's a cultural treasure brought back to life for today's and future generations. Dive into a world where ambition, love, and societal expectations collide in a narrative as relevant today as it was when first penned. Hughes masterfully weaves a story of human desires and the relentless pursuit of happiness, challenging the notion that we can truly have it all. This edition offers a unique glimpse into early 20th-century life, capturing the essence of an era with vivid characters and intricate plots. Whether you're a casual reader or a classic literature aficionado, this novel promises to engage your heart and mind, leaving you pondering the eternal question: What truly matters in life? Don't miss the chance to own a piece of literary history, lovingly restored for your collection. Experience the magic of a story that transcends time and continues to resonate with readers around the world.

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On her wedding night, Remember “Mem” Steddon, daughter of a small-town conservative preacher, has a sudden change of heart. Abandoning her groom, she impulsively sneaks off their Los Angeles-bound honeymooner train in the middle of the desert. When she recuperates from dehydration, she finds herself on a film set and is cast as an extra. As Mem’s masterful art of deception drives her to fame, the left-behind husband returns, raging with jealousy and murderous revenge. First published 1922 and adapted to screen the following year by Rupert Hughes himself, this “insider” story of Hollywood filmmaking traces every Hollywood trope from slapstick comedy to theatrical melodrama with love and deceit at every page turn. Hazing the lines between truth and fiction, Souls for Sale is a snapshot of Hollywood’s Golden Age, hailed by three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Carl Sandburg as “the heart of moviedom by anyone who believes in it.”

To anyone who has followed his career, Ray Schindler was the greatest detective of the mid-twentieth century. He was a pioneer in scientific detection before modern forensic science, and he handled more than 10,000 cases covering almost every crime recorded on the police blotter. Rupert Hughes acts as a faithful Dr. Watson to Schindler’s Holmes, and guides us from case to case, watching a man who can’t be excited, can’t be stampeded , and can’t be frightened; a man who matches ingenuity of crime with an even greater mental resourcefulness; a man who has a dogged determination and a big fighting heart. Ray Schindler’s biography is the story of a great investigator, of a life that is packed with exciting adventures, and of criminals who are outwitted, out-fought, and defeated. Mere fictional detective stories pale in comparison to the real life drama inherent in every one of Ray Schindler’s cases.