'An epic tale and a brutal evocation of a disappearing world' The Times A young peasant girl is sold as servant and apprentice to a renowned geisha house. Many years later she tells her story from a hotel in New York, opening a window into an extraordinary half-hidden world of eroticism and enchantment, exploitation and degradation and summoning up a quarter of a century of Japan's dramatic history. 'Intimate and brutal, written in cool, lucid prose it is a novel whose psychological empathy and historical truths are outstanding' Mail on Sunday
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.
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.
