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Raquel Stecher
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Forbidden Cocktails
Forbidden Cocktails
Libations Inspired by the World of Pre-Code Hollywood
by André Darlington Foreword by Mark A. Vieira TCM and Running Press Hardcover ISBN: 9780762485208 248 pages May 2024 Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Powell’s
“Pre-code movies are like forbidden fruit—especially when spiked with that harbinger of mischief, the cocktail.” — André Darlington
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“I cannot understand why you should wish to leave this beautiful country and go back to the dry, gray place you call Kansas."
"That is because you have no brains," answered the girl. "No matter how dreary and gray our homes are, we people of flesh and blood would rather live there than in any other country, be it ever so beautiful. There is no place like home." The Scarecrow sighed. "Of course I cannot understand it," he said. "If your heads were stuffed with straw, like mine, you would probably all live in beautiful places, and then Kansas would have no people at all. It is fortunate for Kansas that you have brains.” ...more L. Frank Baum |
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“In the complete portrait of Warren William there is no legacy, only a career. What we are doing when we see him on screen is simply watching a man work. If he has a legacy at all, it is not in his craft, but in the incredible success he had in remaining true to himself.”
― Warren William: Magnificent Scoundrel of Pre-Code Hollywood
― Warren William: Magnificent Scoundrel of Pre-Code Hollywood
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Thanks for leaving me a note. That's very nice of you. I'll definitely check out your bookshelves! Harlequin Books wrote: "Hi Raquelle, I'm sorry it took a bit to stop by and say thanks for being a friend. I swear my day is over before it properly began! While here, I want you to know that if you ever have any question..."
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Hi Raquelle, I'm sorry it took a bit to stop by and say thanks for being a friend. I swear my day is over before it properly began! While here, I want you to know that if you ever have any questions about the books on my shelves or about Harlequin.com, I would be delighted to answer them. Also, I list as much Harlequin news and author news as I can so be sure to watch for my updates.Happy reading,
Kim S., Harlequin Books ambassador
