Eye of Dawn: The Rise and Fall of Mata Hari Tapa dura - 1990

New York: Dorset Press, 1989. Hardback. First Edition. Eye of Dawn. The Rise and Fall of Mata Hari. The author depicts the events that shapes the tumultuous life of Margaretha Zelle MacLeod - from her comfortable childhood in Leeuwarden, Holland, through the disastrous effects of her father's bankruptcy, to an unhappy marriage, motherhood and personal tragedy. In prose that moves as swiftly as the incidents it covers, the book describes Margaretha's transformation to the infamous Mata Hari in both identity and spirit: the fateful trip to Java, the overnight sensation in Paris, the long rein over the kingdom of the 'demi-monde', and the dangerous and exciting exploits in espionage and intrique. Mata Hari dies at age 41 betrayed, imprisoned, and finally executed. Refusing a blindfold, he heands tied tightly to a small wooden stake she looked squarely at the twelve man firing squad and smiled. To the bitter end she remained a fascinating enigma. Illustrated. 271 pp. (We carry a wide… Leer más

USA: Dorset Books, 1989. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7. Type: Hardback Hardcover Book and Jacket in Very Good Condition. Who was Mata Hari? (Marguerite Zelle) Erika Ostrovsky separates the legend from the woman herself. Was she really a spy, providing intelligence to the enemy during World War I, attempting to help enemy military operations, crimes for which she was put to death? Book is clean, unmarked, tight & solid, sunned along top edge. Internals are quite clean and free from any markings, no creases. Clean and bright jacket has slight wear to spine head. 271 pages with Notes, Bibliography, and Index. 8.5 x 5.75 inches. Dorset Books, USA 1989.

Dorset Press, 1990. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Dorset Press, 1990. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Dorset Press, 1990. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York: Dorset Press, 1989. Hardcover. As new. 271p. A hardcover book in fine condition with a like dustjacket. The book is clean and tight. Biography of the famous exotic dancer who was executed as a spy during World War I.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Hippocrene Books, 1990 hardback book and dust jacket in near fine condition,first thus,number sequence is correct. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

New York: Dorset Press. 1989. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Hardcover. 0880293896 . Fine in a Fine dust jacket. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 277 pages .

Hippocrene Books, 1990-06-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!