We'll Always Have Paris - The Rick And Ilsa Story: A Casablanca Prequel & Sequel

by Gary Stewart

Dive back into the world of "Casablanca" with "The Rick & Ilsa Story," a gripping prequel and sequel that explores the lives of Rick Blaine and Ilsa Lund-Laslo before and after the iconic film. From 1941 Casablanca to New York, Paris, and beyond, follow Rick's transformation and the rekindling of his complex relationship with Ilsa amidst political turmoil and personal struggles.

Featuring beloved characters like Sam the piano player and new faces, this novel is a tribute to love and resilience. Perfect for fans of "Casablanca" and historical fiction.

Gary Stewart's novel is a tribute to love and resilience, making it a must-read for fans of "Casablanca" and historical fiction aficionados alike. Get ready for a journey filled with suspense, romance, and the echoes of a bygone era.

Kindle Edition

Published August 2, 2024

About the author

Gary L. Stewart (1937-2018) was born in Salt Lake City and raised as a Mormon. He held a doctorate in theater criticism from the University of Iowa and spent 36 years in academia. He taught theater at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (UMASS), and then at Indiana State University (ISU). He wrote two “Gabriel Utley” crime novels, several plays and Avenging Angel, an unpublished western that became a feature film starring Tom Berenger, Charlton Heston, and James Coburn.

Reviews

[Megelza · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting idea...

An interesting and ambitious story idea — writing a prequel and sequel to the Casablanca story. The strongly narrative writing style Isn't quite my cup of tea. A greater fan of the movie Casablanca would possibly rank this book higher.