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Miss Del Río : a novel / Bárbara Mujica.
"Spirited away to Hollywood from Mexico City, Dolores del Rio becomes an instant star, swept up into Tinseltown's glitzy inner circle, until, amidst her tumultuous personal life, she becomes box office poison amid growing prejudice before World War II, forcing her to decide what price she's willing to pay to achieve her dreams"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781525804991 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 398 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Toronto, Ontario : Graydon House, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A novel of Dolores Del Río, the first major Latina star in Hollywood"--Dust jacket. Includes a reader's guide. |
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| Subject: | Del Rio, Dolores, 1905-1983 > Fiction. Motion picture actors and actresses > Mexico > Fiction. Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) > History > 20th century > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Biographical fiction. Historical fiction. Novels. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Mujic | 31681010295004 | FICTION | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"Spirited away to Hollywood from Mexico City, Dolores del Râio becomes an instant star, swept up into Tinseltown's glitzy inner circle, until, amidst her tumultuous personal life, she becomes box office poison amid growing prejudice before World War II, forcing her to decide what price she's willing to pay to achieve her dreams"-- - Baker & Taylor
Spirited away to Hollywood from Mexico City, Dolores del RÃo becomes an instant star, swept up into Tinseltownâs glitzy inner circle, until, amidst her tumultuous personal life, she becomes box office poison amid growing prejudice before World War II, forcing her to decide what price sheâs willing to pay to achieve her dreams. 10,000 first printing. - Harlequin
âDolores del RÃo bursts to life in this vivid, well-researched portrayal. Her iconic feline elegance and brash spirit dominates every page, but itâs her defiance to live life on her own terms that sets her apartâand what an extraordinary life she led.ââC.W. Gortner, bestselling author of Marlene
1910, Mexico. As the countryâs revolution spreads, Dolores, the daughter of a wealthy banker, must flee her comfortable life in Durango or risk death. Her family settles in Mexico City, where, at sixteen, she marries the worldly Jaime del RÃo. But in a twist of fate, at a party she meets an influential American director who recognizes in her a natural performer. He invites her to Hollywood, and practically overnight, the famous Miss del RÃo is born.
Doloresâs star quickly rises, and her days become a whirlwind of moviemaking and glamorous events. Swept up in L.A.'s glitzy inner circle, she takes her place among film royalty such as Marlene Dietrich and Orson Welles. But as her career soars, her personal life becomes increasingly complicated, with family tragedy, divorce, and real heartache. And when sheâs labeled box office poison amid growing prejudice before WWII, Dolores must decide what price sheâs willing to pay to achieve her dreams and if her heart and future instead lie where it all beganâ¦in Mexico.
Spanning half a century and narrated by Doloresâs fictional hairdresser and longtime friend, Miss del RÃo traces the life of a trailblazing woman whose legacy in Hollywood and in Mexico still shines bright today.
âBárbara Mujica dazzles us.... She takes us on a journey through an era of wars and movies, and unforgettable characters that made Hollywood what it is today.â âMarÃa Amparo Escandón, New York Times bestselling author of L.A. Weather
