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Reviewed on May 1, 2020 | Fiction
From showing off her pet cheetah around London to allegedly sleeping in a casket, actress Sarah Bernhardt (1844–1923) definitely knew how to make an impression. In his latest novel, historical fiction veteran Gortner (The Romanov Empress) explores her rise to fame from her childhood as the daughter of a courtesan to her ascension to one of the most acclaimed (and gossiped about) actresses ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More