by Fiona Kidman (Author)
A superbly written novel offering an intriguing interpretation of one of the world s greatest aviators, the glamorous and mysterious Jean Batten. /B> ean Batten became an international icon in the 1930s. A brave, beautiful woman, she made a number of heroic solo flights across the world. The newspapers couldn t get enough of her; and yet she suddenly slipped out of view, disappearing to the Caribbean with her mother and dying in obscurity in Majorca, buried in a pauper s grave. Fiona Kidman s enthralling novel delves into the life of this enigmatic woman, exploring mysteries and crafting a fascinating exploration of early flying, of mothers and daughters, and of fame and secrecy.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Publisher: Penguine Group New Zealand Ltd
Published: 04 Oct 2013
ISBN 10: 1869797922
ISBN 13: 9781869797928
Book Overview: A superbly written novel offering an intriguing interpretation of one of the world s greatest aviators, the glamorous and mysterious Jean Batten.