A seductive and evocative epic on an intimate scale, that tells the extraordinary story of a geisha girl. Summoning up more than twenty years of Japan's most dramatic history, it uncovers a hidden world of eroticism and enchantment, exploitation and degra
The dangerously beautiful Lucky, star of Jackie Collins' previous bestsellers, returns in a thrilling quest to conquer Hollywood in Lady Boss. Having grown up in a crime family and experienced three marriages, Lucky is now determined to acquire Panther Studios, the last independent movie studio. Her journey is fraught with adversaries, friends, and betrayals, testing her relationship with her husband, comedian and movie star Lennie Golden. Lucky's first challenge is to convince the irascible Abe Panther to sell his beloved studio. He demands she prove her mettle by going undercover as a secretary to uncover the studio's inner workings. This adventure satisfies her passion for risk and excitement. As she delves deeper, Lucky encounters financial schemes, betrayal, and scandalous secrets. When she finally assumes the role of Lady Boss at Panther Studios, she shocks the industry and jeopardizes her marriage, while also inciting the wrath of crime boss Carlos Bonnatti, whose vendetta against her family spans generations. With Lady Boss, Jackie Collins reintroduces one of her most captivating characters, showcasing her talent for glamorous fiction and the high stakes of ambition and power.
Careless of both murder and manners, two determinedly unconventional young sisters ignore Victorian mores and actively join the police investigation into the murder of their servant girl.