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The unfit heiress : the tragic life and scandalous sterilization of Ann Cooper Hewitt / by Farley, Audrey Clare,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."At the turn of the twentieth century, American women began to reject Victorian propriety in favor of passion and livelihood outside the home. This alarmed authorities, who feared certain "over-sexed" women could destroy civilization if allowed to reproduce and pass on their defects. Set against this backdrop, THE UNFIT HEIRESS chronicles the fight for inheritance, both genetic and monetary, between Ann Cooper Hewitt and her mother Maryon. In 1934, aided by a California eugenics law, the socialite Maryon Cooper Hewitt had her "promiscuous" daughter declared feebleminded and sterilized without her knowledge. She did this to deprive Ann of millions of dollars from her father's estate, which contained a child-bearing stipulation. When a sensational court case ensued, the American public was captivated. So were eugenicists, who saw an opportunity to restrict reproductive rights in America for decades to come. This riveting story unfolds through the brilliant research of Audrey Clare Farley, who captures the interior lives of these women on the pages and poses questions that remain relevant today: What does it mean to be "unfit" for motherhood? In the battle for reproductive rights, can we forgive the women who side against us? And can we forgive our mothers if they are the ones who inflict the deepest wounds?"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Hewitt, Ann Cooper, 1914-1956; Hewitt, Ann Cooper, 1914-1956.; Heiresses; Involuntary sterilization; Reproductive rights; Socialites;
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The cook of Castamar / by Múñez, Fernando J.,1972-author.; Bery, Rahul,translator.; Gutteridge, Tim,translator.;
The Duke of Castamar was once a noble figure who played a crucial role in his family's royal council. But ever since his wife's tragic death, he's been living in mourning, forgoing his noble duties. Clara, born into gentility but hard-up since the death of her beloved father, has taken to solitude in her grief, rarely leaving the confines of her beloved kitchen. But she must find a way to make a living, which is how she finds herself travelling to the Duke's great home to work in the kitchen ... Clara attempts to hide her secret skills, but when she's greeted by the chaos of the Castamar kitchens, she cannot resist performing a makeover - much to the disdain of formidable housekeeper Ursula. And when the Duke learns of Clara's talents, he soon finds himself falling for her. Meanwhile, there are people masquerading as his friends who threaten to bring him down ... In a world of royal duties, sordid affairs and complicated politics, will there be chance for the unlikely romance to blossom?
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Aristocracy (Social class); Grief; Man-woman relationships; Nobility; Scandals;
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Hail, Caesar! [videorecording] / by Brolin, Josh.; Clooney, George.; Coen, Ethan.; Coen, Joel.; Ehrenreich, Alden,1989-; Fiennes, Ralph.; Hill, Jonah,1983-; Johansson, Scarlett,1984-; Mcdormand, Frances.; Osorio, Veronica.; Swinton, Tilda.; Tatum, Channing.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, Frances Mcdormand, Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Veronica Osorio.Slick Hollywood fixer Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin) is pressed into action when superstar actor Baird Whitlock (George Clooney) is kidnapped and held for ransom by a mysterious group. Mannix races to quietly collect the ransom money without gossip columnists Thessaly and Thora Thacker (Tilda Swinton in a dual role) catching wind of the scandal.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1, DVS 2.0.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Kidnapping; Leading men (Actors); Ransom; Scandals;
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Did I say you could go / by Gideon, Melanie,1963-author.;
"A suspenseful novel about friendships steeped in obsessions, lies and duplicity, with shocking twists that hurtle towards a devastating conclusion."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Female friendship; Mothers; Divorced mothers; Widows; Manipulative behavior; Scandals;
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Say yes to the princess / by Michaels, Charis,author.;
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Aristocracy (Social class); Princesses; Palaces; Man-woman relationships; Scandals;
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Reputation : a novel / by Vaughan, Sarah,1972-author.;
"A psychological thriller about a politician whose less-than-perfect personal life is thrust into the spotlight when a body is discovered in her home"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Mothers and daughters; Murder; Reputation; Scandals; Secrecy; Women politicians;
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Traitor king : the scandalous exile of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor / by Lownie, Andrew,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."11 December 1936. The King of England, Edward VIII, has given up his crown, foregoing his duty for the love of Wallis Simpson, an American divorcaee. Their courtship has been dogged by controversy and scandal, but with Edward's abdication, they can livehappily ever after. But do they? Beginning this astonishing dual biography at the moment that most biographers turn away, bestselling historian Andrew Lownie reveals the dramatic lives of the Windsors post-abdication. This is a story of a royal shut out by his family and forced into exile; of the Nazi attempts to recruit the duke to their cause; and of why the duke, as Governor of the Bahamas, tried to shut down the investigation into the murder of a close friend. It is a story of a couple obsessed with their status, financially exploiting their position, all the while manipulating the media to portray themselves as victims"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972.; Windsor, Wallis Warfield, Duchess of, 1896-1986.; Marriages of royalty and nobility; World War, 1939-1945.;
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We meant well : a novel / by Hasan, Erum Shazia,author.;
"A propulsive debut that grapples with timely questions about what it means to be charitable, who deserves what, and who gets the power to decide. It's the middle of the night in Los Angeles when Maya, a married mother of one, receives the phone call. Her colleague Marc has been accused of assaulting a local girl in Likanni, where they operate a charitable orphanage. Can she get on the next flight? When Maya arrives, protesters surround the compound. The accuser is Lele, her former proťǧ and the chief's daughter. There are no witnesses, no proof of any crime. What happened that night? And what will happen to the orphanage if this becomes a scandal? Caught between Marc and Lele, the charity and the villagers, her marriage and new temptations, and between worlds, Maya lives the secret contradictions of the aid worker: there to serve the most deprived, but ultimately there to govern. As Maya feels the pleasures, freedoms, and humanity of life in Likanni, she recognizes that her American life is inextricably woven into this violent reality -- and that dishonesty in one place affects the realities in another."--
Subjects: Political fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Humanitarian aid workers; Humanitarianism; Orphanages; Sex scandals;
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When you give a rogue a rebel / by Ashford, Jane.;
The repentant rebel -- Meddlesome Miranda.Things are looking up for Diana Gresham and her new love Captain Wilson, until they're challenged by a scandal from the past. And Miss Miranda Dennison's improper appetite for adventure lands her in a maze of romance and intrigue when she meets the mysterious Alan Creighton on an isolated estate straight out of a gothic novel...
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Regency fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Scandals; Nobility; Love stories;
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Norman [videorecording] : the moderate rise and tragic fall of a New York fixer / by Ashkenazi, Lior,actor.; Cedar, Joseph,1968-film director,screenwriter.; Gainsbourg, Charlotte,1971-actor.; Gere, Richard,1949-actor.; Sheen, Michael,actor.; Ashkenazi, Lior,actor.; Stevens, Dan,1982-actor.; Buscemi, Steve,1957-actor.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Cold Iron Pictures,production company.; Blackbird Productions,production company.;
Music, Jun Miyake ; editor, Brian A, Kates ; director of photography, Yaron Scharf.Richard Gere, Lior Ashkenazi, Michael Sheen, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Dan Stevens, Steve Buscemi.Norman Oppenheimer is a small time operator who befriends a young politician at a low point in his life. Three years later, when the politician becomes an influential world leader, Norman's life dramatically changes for better and worse.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Feature films.; Scandals; Social networks; Swindlers and swindling;
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