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Standing Ovation
L C Bennett Stern
Standing Ovation
L C Bennett Stern
"We are such stuff as dreams are made on;and our little life is rounded with a sleep."The Tempest Act 4, scene 1 - William ShakespeareThe years:1900-1901The location: Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe woman: Annie Mae SteinbergHer goal: Make The Mari Mort Theater a Resounding Success. Annie Mae Steinberg survived an adventurous journey by train and stagecoach from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. A naïve young girl became a woman along the way. Through deadly circumstances, Mae becomes the owner of The Mari Mort Theater. With her best friend and partner, Claire Brenner, she gathers a group of like-minded women of the stage. They sing, they dance, and Mae performs recitations of popular soliloquies for a growing audience. Her dream of being an actress is a reality at last!But, shortly before Christmas a despicable character from back East threatens a young mother in her troupe. Can Mae eliminate this threat? Will her new romance with a wealthy hotel owner survive the tumult?The year 1900 is taking its final bow. Ladies and gentlemen, please prepare to give it a standing ovation!
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | August 3, 2019 |
ISBN13 | 9781081355036 |
Publishers | Independently Published |
Pages | 140 |
Dimensions | 127 × 203 × 8 mm · 145 g |
Language | English |