RISE AND FALL OF MARY JACKSON PEALE
A Roller-Coaster Ride Through Hell and Back
A Roller-Coaster Ride Through Hell and Back
A ROLLER-COASTER RIDE THROUGH HELL AND BACK
By 23, the razor-sharp Mary Jackson-Peale from Brighton Beach had become one of the most powerful agents in the London Theater.
Power became her professional aphrodisiac Unfortunately, her self-destructive, private lifestyle led to a series of illicit affairs, alcohol and drug abuse, and the manslaughter of her sex-craved boss.
To escape prison, she fled to New York City. There, Mary changed her name and recreated her professional success. Unfortunately, she also maintained her penchant for personal excess.
Despite her flaws, Mary came Broadway's most celebrated power-broker during the next decade. Ironically, as her professional reputation grew, so did her increasing frequent bouts of depression and self-isolation.
To get away from it all she decided to take a spontaneous trip to Venice. There, Mary met Gianni, her handsome, sensitive soulmate.
Unfortunately, when the couple returned to America, Mary's entire world collapsed with a bang that could be heard around the world.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
A breathtaking portrait of ambition, passion, and tragedy that will sweep readers from seaside cliffs to the highest tiers of society. This book doesn’t just tell a story—it immerses you in a world of beauty, betrayal, and unflinching humanity that leaves you reeling, haunted, and deeply moved.
- Manhattan Book Review
A stunning, cinematic tale of ambition and heartbreak. Richly human, boldly told, and devastatingly beautiful—this is a novel that lingers long after the final page.
- International Review of Books
Clearly Ms. Peale will not be soon be forgotten, Thanks to Mr. Crisci Fantastic portrayal of this complicated, tortured character. Mary Jackson Peale is a literary gem with a breathtaking ending.
- San Francisco Literary Review
This is a book to experience, not simply to read. It is an unforgettable story that grips the reader from the very first page. Rarely does a narrative achieve such raw honesty while unfolding with cinematic elegance.
- Seattle Book Review
