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1 online resource (190 pages) : illustrations |
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Summary |
"Brings to life one of history's most enigmatic women: Mata Hari. The story of her celebrated yet mysterious life as an exotic dancer and courtesan, and her controversial execution as a spy during the First World War unfolds as a fascinating first-person narrative of self-creation and bravery"--Amazon.com. |
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"Originally published in Brazil as A Espiã by Editora Paralela, a divsion of Editora Schwarcz S.A., São Paulo, in 2016"--Copyright page. |
Summary |
In a series of letters written from prison on the eve of her death, Mata Hari reflects on her childhood, her years as the wife of an alcoholic diplomat, her rise to celebrity, and the choices that led to her execution for espionage. |
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"A novel of Mata Hari's final days, as written by the woman herself while accused of espionage" -- Provided by publisher. |
System Details |
Requires Boundless App. |
Subject |
Mata Hari, 1876-1917 -- Fiction.
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Mata Hari, 1876-1917. |
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World War (1914-1918) |
Chronological Term |
1914-1918 |
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Secret service -- Fiction.
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Women spies -- Fiction.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction.
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Fiction. |
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Historical Fiction. |
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Literature. |
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Fiction. |
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Literature. |
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Historical Fiction. |
Genre |
Spy stories.
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Biographical fiction.
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Historical fiction.
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Spy fiction.
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Historical fiction.
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Biographical fiction.
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Fiction.
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Spy fiction.
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Biographical fiction.
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Historical fiction.
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Electronic books. |
Added Author |
Perry, Zoë, translator.
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Other Form: |
Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Coelho, Paulo. Spy New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2016 9781524732066 (DLC) 2016034880 (OCoLC)954569624 |
ISBN |
9781524732073 : $45.00 |
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1524732079 : $45.00 |
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