Signed, Mata Hari: a Novel by Yannick Murphy
Signed, Mata Hari: A Novel, by Yannick Murphy, reviewed by Stacey Ogea, Supervisor of Claytor and Wickes Libraries
( Little, Brown and Company, 2007, 278 pages, $23.99)
Mata Hari was one of the most well-known exotic dancers of all times, yet her true fame came after the accusations that she was spying for Germans during World War I. Weaving back and forth in time between Mata Hari's prison cell in Paris and her prior life, this moving narrative is an irresistible tale of a woman whose renowned exploits are still a matter of historical debate. Was she or was she not a victim of time and circumstance? Did she really deserve to be executed as a spy? A fascinating person in real life, she takes on added dimensions in this beautifully written novel.
( Little, Brown and Company, 2007, 278 pages, $23.99)
Mata Hari was one of the most well-known exotic dancers of all times, yet her true fame came after the accusations that she was spying for Germans during World War I. Weaving back and forth in time between Mata Hari's prison cell in Paris and her prior life, this moving narrative is an irresistible tale of a woman whose renowned exploits are still a matter of historical debate. Was she or was she not a victim of time and circumstance? Did she really deserve to be executed as a spy? A fascinating person in real life, she takes on added dimensions in this beautifully written novel.
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