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The name Mata Hari is famous enough on its own merit and strikes a chord with those who know her as the exotic dancer and spy. Before she rose to prominence, however, there is a powerful story of intrigue, scandal, and romance.
This first book in the historical fiction series follows the intimate upbringing of Margaretha Zelle’s juvenile and adolescent years, delving into the character that was later able to produce the grandeur of Mata Hari.
While facing the onslaught of grief that coupled itself with poverty, and battling against the malevolence of lesser men, Margaretha is forced to contend with a cruel world. Adding to her sorrows, the austere Dutch society of the late nineteenth century, which views women through a critical and unforgiving lens, refuses to offer clemency for scandals levied against her. Margaretha understands that she must draw upon her courage or she will succumb to the overwhelming odds stacked against her.
After all, no one is only wrapped up in their greatest deeds, but is also influenced by the myriad of past decisions, whether they are for good or for ill.
Genre: Historical
This first book in the historical fiction series follows the intimate upbringing of Margaretha Zelle’s juvenile and adolescent years, delving into the character that was later able to produce the grandeur of Mata Hari.
While facing the onslaught of grief that coupled itself with poverty, and battling against the malevolence of lesser men, Margaretha is forced to contend with a cruel world. Adding to her sorrows, the austere Dutch society of the late nineteenth century, which views women through a critical and unforgiving lens, refuses to offer clemency for scandals levied against her. Margaretha understands that she must draw upon her courage or she will succumb to the overwhelming odds stacked against her.
After all, no one is only wrapped up in their greatest deeds, but is also influenced by the myriad of past decisions, whether they are for good or for ill.
Genre: Historical
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