Straight on Till Morning: Biography of Beryl Markham (Arena Books) - Softcover

Lovell, Mary S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0099536005 ISBN 13: 9780099536000

Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd, 1993

Synopsis

Born in England and raised in Kenya, Beryl Markham was a notorious beauty. She trained race horses and had scandalous affairs, but she is most remembered for being a pioneering aviatrix. She became the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean and the first person to make it from London to New York nonstop. In Mary S. Lovell s definitive biography, Beryl takes on new life vividly portrayed by a master biographer whose knowledge of her subject is unparalleled."

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Review:

An extraordinary story.--John Skow

An extraordinary story. --John Skow

An extraordinary story. --John Skow"

Lovell manages to pinpoint and dissect the essential character of an elusive and unconventional adventurer.

An engrossing biography of a legendary beauty and achiever who lived fully her 84 years.

[Lovell] has a genuine affection for her subject. This makes fascinating reading about a woman whose feats would be difficult to duplicate.

About the Author:

Mary S. Lovell's best-selling biographies include Straight on Till Morning (Beryl Markham) and The Sisters (the Mitford family). She lives in England.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0099536005
• ISBN 13: 9780099536000
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432