Dutch Girl

Audrey Hepburn and World War II

Robert Matzen

The book explores Audrey Hepburn's experiences during World War II in the Netherlands, detailing her life under Nazi occupation and her involvement with the Dutch Resistance. It reveals how these formative years shaped her character and career, including the impact of famine and witnessing Jewish persecution.

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Fireball

Carole Lombard and the Mystery of Flight 3

Robert Matzen

The book delves into the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Hollywood star Carole Lombard and 21 others in 1942, exploring the circumstances surrounding the disaster and its impact on those involved, including Lombard's husband, Clark Gable. It combines investigative research with biographical elements to shed light on the mystery of the crash and its aftermath on Hollywood and World War II-era America.

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