Michael Korda Books

In Clouds of Glory: The Life and Legend of Robert E. Lee, Michael Korda, the New York Times bestselling biographer of Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ulysses S. Grant, and T. E. Lawrence, has written the first major biography of Lee in nearly twenty years, bringing to life one of America's greatest, most iconic heroes. Korda paints a vivid and admiring portrait of Lee as a general and a devoted family man who, though he disliked slavery and was not in favor of secession, turned down command of the Union army in 1861 because he could not "draw his sword" against his own children, his neighbors, and his beloved Virginia. He was surely America's preeminent military leader, as calm, dignified, and commanding a presence in defeat as he was in victory. Lee's reputation has only grown in the 150 years since the Civil War, and Korda covers in groundbreaking detail all of Lee's battles and traces the making of a great man's undeniable reputation on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line, positioning him finally as the symbolic martyr-hero of the Southern Cause. Clouds of Glory features dozens of stunning illustrations, some never before seen, including eight pages of color, sixteen pages of black-and-white, and nearly fifty battle maps.

This engaging biography offers an in-depth look at a towering figure of the twentieth century, capturing the essence of their life and achievements. With vibrant storytelling and compelling insights, the book presents a comprehensive narrative that highlights the individual's impact on history and culture. Readers will find it both informative and captivating, making it a must-read for those interested in influential personalities and their legacies.

The book showcases a unique narrative style characterized by elegance and flair, offering a bold and refreshing perspective. The author's writing captivates readers with its sophistication, making it a standout work. Through engaging prose, it promises to deliver an intriguing exploration of its themes, leaving a lasting impression on its audience.

Combining epic history with rich family stories, Michael Korda chronicles the outbreak of the Second World War and the great events that led to Dunkirk.

The memoir offers a glimpse into the life of Sir Alexander Korda, a prominent filmmaker who transitioned from rural Hungary to the heights of the British and Hollywood film industries. It highlights his glamorous lifestyle alongside influential figures like H. G. Wells and Vivien Leigh, as well as the complex dynamics within the Korda family, including his brothers Zoltan and Vincent. Michael Korda reflects on the enchanting yet tumultuous legacy of his family, capturing both their cinematic achievements and the tragic decline that followed.

The First World War comes to harrowing life through the intertwined lives of the soldier poets in Michael Korda’s epic Muse of Fire.

This is the story of a great love between a beautiful young woman and older rich man, contained in a two volume set.

Novel centering on the lives and passions of Marilyn Monroe, Bobby and John F. Kennedy.

A masterful memoir from a leading editor, it unveils the fascinating stories and larger-than-life personalities behind four decades of publishing. Michael Korda shares memorable encounters with a diverse array of figures, including Richard Nixon, who clung to his presidential image, Joan Crawford, whose autobiography painted an idealized life, and Mafia don Joseph Bonanno, who feared critical reviews. This captivating narrative offers a unique glimpse into the world of notable and notorious individuals who shaped the literary landscape.

The biography presents a compelling portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, highlighting his dual nature as a formidable battlefield general and a modest individual in civilian life. Michael Korda's writing style mirrors Grant's character—direct and straightforward—making the narrative engaging and accessible. This concise yet insightful account captures the essence of Grant's life, offering readers a rewarding experience.

T.E. Lawrence (1888-1935) first won fame for his writings and his participation in the British-sponsored Arab Revolt of WWI, but the adventurer known even in his day as "Lawrence of Arabia" is remembered today mostly as the subject of the 1962 film masterpiece based on his life. This splendid page-turner revitalizes this protean, enigmatic adventurer. That this colorful British scholar/Middle East warrior deserves a better fate is demonstrated amply in Michael Kordas' authoritative 784-page biography. Exciting, well-written, and relevant.699 pages of text, 762 with notes

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Queenie Kelley, a poor, half-caste girl from Calcutta, catapulted from the slums by an illicit passion and a single reckless act that shaped her destiny. She becomes Dawn Avalon, a legendary movie star. But would her past ever catch up on her?

An Oscar-winning actress and the greatest actor of the English theater engage in a fairy-tale romance, until secrets of the past and crippling ambition threaten to destroy their legendary love in this passionate and scandalous international bestseller from the author of Horse People.Filled with scandal, gossip, passion, and romance, Curtain is the story of Robert Vane, a famous actor of the English theater, and Felicia Lisle, an award winning actress from Hollywood’s biggest film, as they ignite in a romance that burns through the pages. But as their relationship deepens, truths reveal themselves that might push the couple to their breaking point. Secrets about Robert’s involvement with another actor from the theater and Felicia’s darkening mental madness begin to rip the couple apart, shaking their careers and relationship to the core.

Ray Atlee is a professor of law at the University of Virginia. He's forty-three, newly single, and still enduring the aftershocks of a surprise divorce. He has a younger brother, Forrest, who redefines the notion of a family's black sheep. And he has a father, a very sick old man who lives alone in the ancestral home in Clanton, Mississippi. He is known to all as Judge Atlee, a beloved and powerful official who has towered over local law and politics for forty years. No longer on the bench, the Judge has withdrawn to the Atlee mansion and become a recluse. With the end in sight, Judge Atlee issues a summons for both sons to return home to Clanton, to discuss the details of his estate. It is typed by the Judge himself, on his handsome old stationery, and gives the date and time for Ray and Forrest to appear in his study. Ray reluctantly heads south, to his hometown, to the place where he grew up, which he prefers now to avoid. But the family meeting does not take place. The Judge dies too soon, and in doing so leaves behind a shocking secret known only to Ray. And perhaps someone else.

Roman über die Affäre zwischen den Kennedy-Brüdern John und Robert und Marilyn Monroe.

L'India ai primi del Novecento, un paese poverissimo nel quale la vita umana non ha alcun valore. E qui, in un povero quartiere di Calcutta, che nasce Queenie Kelley, colei che diventerà la splendida Dawn. Decisa ad inseguire il successo nel cinema, Queenie promette a Morgan Jones, suo zio, di concedersi a lui in cambio del denaro per raggiungere l'Occidente. Ma, arrivata a Londra, la ragazza non rispetta il patto e Morgan, furente, la violenta. È l'inizio di un incubo che si trasforma presto in tragedia Segnata da questa orribile esperienza, Queenie accetta le offerte di lavoro che le vengono dall'America. A Hollywood la attende un successo senza precedenti. Tra splendide ville, feste sfarzose e gioielli da Mille e una notte, Queenie sembra avere il mondo tra le mani. Anche l'amore a lungo cercato e giunto. Con l'affascinante Charles Corsini, principe miliardario di origine italiana, corona una vita intensa, ricca e invidiata. Ma sarà proprio l'invidia degli uomini a minacciare Dawn, contro la quale la sorte, con un drammatico incidente di cui è vittima Charles, sembra di colpo accanirsi. La "diva delle dive" è forse giunta alla resa dei conti? La risposta agli ultimi capitoli...

Twenty-four-year-old Alexa Walden secretly married 64-year-old millionaire Arthur Bannerman. And after his death, Alexa finds herself tainted with scandal and pitted against the powerful and privileged world of the New York rich, where she must fight the entire Bannerman dynasty for control of The Fortune.

Podtitul : životopis Eisenhowera Obsáhlý životopis významného amerického generála a politika, jedné z klíčových postav druhé světové války a pozdějšího prezidenta USA.

Sága o chudobnej a krásnej žene, ktorá celý život túžila po bohatstve a po kariére veľkej filmovej hviezde. Napísal ju bratanec muža veľkej herečky, ktorá sa v knihe skrýva za menom Queenie. Hlavná hrdinka vyrástla v Kalkate, spoločne so strýkom ujde do Anglicka, no čaká ich sklamanie a bieda... o jej ďalších osudoch sa dočítate v troch zväzkoch....

Druhá časť románu o sláve, bohatstve a láske. Sfilmovaný americký bestseller. Queenie sa stáva najžiadanejšou hviezdou Hollywoodu, no jej cesta za slávou a bohatstvom je nesmierne tŕnistá, poznačená intrigami, korupciou, bojom o moc aj zločinom.

Strhující román, jehož ústředními postavami jsou tři nesmrtelní velikáni novodobých amerických dějin: prezident John Kennedy, jeho bratr senátor Robert Kennedy a herečka Marilyn Monroe, jež byla milenkou obou a proti své vůli i součástí velké politiky. Všichni tři zahynuli za velmi podezřelých okolností, právě tak jako tři další aktéři z jejich společnosti. Dnes již proslulý spisovatel Michael Korda odkrývá s obdivuhodnou otevřeností pozadí jednoho z nejzáhadnějších spiknutí, jaké Amerika zažila. Americká kritika nazvala román pravdivějším než sama skutečnost, která zůstává dodnes utajena.