The Thirteenth Husband by Greer Macallister Hardcover Book

Description: The Thirteenth Husband by Greer Macallister Tearing through millions of dollars, four continents, a hearty collection of husbands, and multiple run-ins with a mysterious psychic, real-life heiress Aimee Crocker blazes an unbelievable trail of public notoriety and private pain in the newest novel from acclaimed historical fiction author of The Arctic Fury."I never believed in ill omens until my honeymoon began with a train wreck.."One night not long after her 10th birthday, 19th-century railroad heiress Aimee Crocker sees a vision of a woman in white surrounded by shadow; the next morning, she finds out her beloved father has died suddenly, making Aimee a 10-year-old multi-millionaire. Packed off to finishing school at 15, briefly engaged to a prince, then romantically entangled with a bullfighter, she elopes at 18 with a scion of the Old South who claims to have won her in a poker game. En route to her honeymoon, she sees the woman again, and moments later, the train jumps the tracks, resulting in a fiery wreck that kills more than a dozen passengers.Thus begins the opulent and extravagant life of Aimee Crocker. When her and her husband divorce in the scandal of the century, Aimee finds herself a globetrotter, traveling from Hawaii to Borneo to Shanghai and beyond, Aimee picks up the deed to an island, multiple lovers, a second husband, and several tattoos, but remains uneasy and restless, and riddled with tragedy - the Shadow Woman appearing before every pitfall. As the 20th century begins, Aimee makes a new home in New York City with her third husband, reinventing herself as a Broadway patron and extravagant hostess. But all too soon, misfortune rears its ugly head again in the form of fire, and poison. Does she have the strength to build yet another life for herself? And if she does, can she finally achieve the happiness shes longed for all these years - and leave the Shadow Woman behind? FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Raised in the Midwest, Greer Macallister is a novelist, poet, short story writer, and playwright who earned her MFA in Creative Writing from American University. Her debut novel The Magicians Lie was a USA Today bestseller, an Indie Next pick, and a Target Book Club selection. It has been optioned for film by Jessica Chastains Freckle Films. Her novel Girl In Disguise, also an Indie Next pick, received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, which called it "a well-told, superb story." She lives with her family in Washington, DC. Review "A whirlwind tour of the life and loves of incomparable Aimee Crocker. Macallister deftly captures the raucous, devil-may-care attitude of a woman who wasnt afraid of scandal, while also beautifully depicting her more vulnerable side?especially when it came to matters of the heart. A truly wonderful read." -- Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Spectacular"An absorbing portrait of a fascinating woman, The Thirteenth Husband explores the raucous life of Aimée Crocker: millionaire, mystic, and iconoclast. In Macallisters skillful hands, Crocker comes to vibrant, sensational life. I couldnt look away!" -- Heather Webb, USA Today bestselling author of Queens of London"An evocative and sprawling tale, The Thirteenth Husband is resplendent with extravagance, magic, and yearning. Macallister elegantly captures the essence of a spectacular and complicated woman living life to the very fullest, and Aimee Crocker is a flawed heroine to be celebrated." -- Noelle Salazar, USA Today bestselling author of The Flight Girls"Greer Macallisters Aimee Crocker is exactly the kind of sassy, strong heroine you want to stay up late into the night gabbing with - and soaking up every detail of her epic life. I loved adventuring with Aimee from San Francisco to India and Japan, walking in the shoes of a woman who lived and loved life to the fullest. This is compulsively readable historical fiction!" -- Kerri Maher, USA Today bestselling author of All You Have to Do is Call"In a story as captivating as the real-life heiress Aimee Crocker who inspires it, The Thirteenth Husband takes its readers on a journey across cultures and continents, through fortunes and, of course, husbands. Utterly gripping." -- Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie and The First Ladies Details ISBN1464218323 Author Greer Macallister Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781464218323 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-08-01 Country of Publication United States Audience General US Release Date 2024-08-01 Pages 320 Publisher Sourcebooks, Inc Imprint Poisoned Pen Press DEWEY 813.6 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161120135;

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