In this true crime reprint, Jonathan Goodman focuses his masterful detective skills on a criminal case that has inspired John O'Hara's Butterfield 8, which became a major feature film. His account of the international scandal and media brouhaha surround "this mystery with the wonderful name"--the inexplicable death of young and beautiful Starr Faithfull in 1931--provides an authentic tale of the Jazz Age.
Read More
In this true crime reprint, Jonathan Goodman focuses his masterful detective skills on a criminal case that has inspired John O'Hara's Butterfield 8, which became a major feature film. His account of the international scandal and media brouhaha surround "this mystery with the wonderful name"--the inexplicable death of young and beautiful Starr Faithfull in 1931--provides an authentic tale of the Jazz Age.
Read Less
Add this copy of The Passing of Starr Faithfull to cart. $29.60, very good condition, Sold by Marlowes Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ferny Hills, Brisbane, QLD, AUSTRALIA, published 1990 by Judy Piatkus Ltd.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good in Very Good jacket. 311 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. 1931 And The Body Of Starr Faithful Had Been Found On A Beach. And Was Headlines Everywhere.
Add this copy of The Passing of Starr Faithfull to cart. $70.98, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Kent State University Press.
Add this copy of The Passing of Starr Faithfull (True Crime History) to cart. $71.00, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Emerald rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by The Kent State University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of The Passing of Starr Faithful. (Signed) to cart. $80.52, very good condition, Sold by Burwood Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wickham Market, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1990 by Piatkus.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp 192. Original publisher's black cloth, lettered gilt on spine. Signed presentation from the author on the dedication page to Moray Watson, from whose estate this book was bought (presumably the dedication copy), "[Moray Watson, fine actor, firm friend] love, Jon-June 1990." ISBN: 0861888448 Fine in very good indeed dust jacket, with very slight edgewear.
Add this copy of The Passing of Starr Faithfull (True Crime History) to cart. $121.82, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by The Kent State University Pres.
