The notorious dancer Mata Hari sits in a cold cell awaiting freedomor death. : Mata Haris Last Dance: A Novel (9781476716398) by Moran, Michelle and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available. Taken to the island of Java, Mata Hari refuses to be ruled by her abusive husband and instead learns to dance, paving the way to her stardom as Europe's most infamous dancer.įrom Indian temples and Parisian theatres to German barracks in war-torn Europe, international bestselling author Michelle Moran who "expertly balances fact and fiction" (Associated Press) brings to vibrant life the famed world of Mata Hari: dancer, courtesan, and possibly, spy. From the international bestselling author of Rebel Queen and Nefertiti comes a captivating novel about the infamous Mata Hari, exotic dancer, adored courtesan, and, possibly, relentless spy.Paris, 1917. Beginning with her carefree childhood, Mata Hari recounts her father's cruel abandonment of her family as well her calamitous marriage to a military officer.
Alone and despondent, Mata Hari is as confused as the rest of the world about the charges she's been arrested on: treason leading to the deaths of thousands of French soldiers.Īs Mata Hari waits for her fate to be decided, she relays the story of her life to a reporter who is allowed to visit her in prison. The notorious dancer Mata Hari sits in a cold cell awaiting freedom.or death. For me, the mark of a good historical fiction novel is one that makes me want to 'investigate' the subject matter further after closing the cover. Mata Hari's Last Dance was much too short and felt a bit condensed. From the international bestselling author of Rebel Queen and Nefertiti comes a captivating novel about the infamous Mata Hari, exotic dancer, adored courtesan, and, possibly, relentless spy. Find the latest Michelle Moran books and products at Dymocks online bookstore. While it was engrossing, I felt the last half of the novel was rushed and was over too soon.
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