Linda Wolfe (1) (1932–2020)
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Linda Wolfe is the author of several books, including the Edgar Awardnominated Wasted. She lives in New York City
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Yleistieto
- Kanoninen nimi
- Wolfe, Linda
- Muut nimet
- Friedman, Linda Kay (birth name)
- Syntymäaika
- 1932-11-15
- Kuolinaika
- 2020-02-22
- Sukupuoli
- female
- Kansalaisuus
- USA
- Syntymäpaikka
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Kuolinpaikka
- Manhattan, New York, USA
- Koulutus
- New York University (MA - American Literature)
City University of New York (Brooklyn College)
Erasmus Hall High School - Ammatit
- editorial assistant
contributing editor
literary critic
non-fiction author
novelist - Organisaatiot
- National Book Critics Circle (board member)
- Palkinnot ja kunnianosoitukset
- Edgar Award
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Kirja-arvosteluja
Palkinnot
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Tilastot
- Teokset
- 21
- Jäseniä
- 769
- Suosituimmuussija
- #33,095
- Arvio (tähdet)
- 3.4
- Kirja-arvosteluja
- 7
- ISBN:t
- 85
- Kielet
- 2
First, there's William Chapman, a man described by the author as "sluggish, neglectful, boastful and obstinate." He immigrated from the UK, settling in Philadelphia, and opening up a stuttering clinic. He styled himself a "doctor" despite not having a degree and never revealed his method. Then there's Lucretia, his wife. A well-educated schoolteacher from Andalusia, who was already 30 when she met William. William was intriguing then. Finding a husband - despite being 10 years older - who respected her intelligence and independence was certainly appealing.
Finally there's Carolino Estradas de Mina. Or was it Celestino? Or was it Don Amalia Gregorio Zarrier? It didn't matter. Lino was a con artist and thief from Havana who reached Philadelphia after escaping prison. Homeless, he appeals to the Chapman's generosity and inserts himself into their household, and into uh...Lucretia. He claims he's the son of the Mexican governor of California!! (not a territory yet), faking letters, and acquaintances.
Charmed, and with promises of a fortune, Lucretia and Lino poison William with arsenic. After the two lovers marry, Lino runs off, taking her good silver and cash with him. Upon investigation, Lucretia realizes she's been duped! What results is a goose chase from Philly to Boston to Baltimore (where he attempted to marry another) to catch Lino, a circus of a trial in Doylestown, and the last public execution in Pennsylvania. The pacing is a little awkward at first because I think the author struggled to introduce Lino's backstory, but I'm glad I stuck with it, because I couldn't put it down!… (lisätietoja)