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Theirs was a world of dazzling splendor, and they were its stars. Show girls in Europe's most spectacular extravaganza, they danced in the glamour capitals of the world to the wild applause of princes and dukes. Showered with every luxury money could buy, they were seduced with tastes of decadence known only to the very rich and offered only to the very beautiful. They'd known every kind of pleasure...every kind of love...and, before it was over...every kind of pain.But one woman coveted power more than any man's wealth. Fiercely independant, she created her own business empire. Then she fought to escape the golden cocoon of one man's dangerous obsession. Powerful, ruthless, insanely jealous, he'd have her--or destroy her.Yet, unwittingly, he'd taught her things most women never learn...about the games men play. Deadly games. For money. For power. For keeps.
A showgirl seeking independence from her gilded life must outmaneuver a dangerous, obsessive lover who threatens to destroy her when she attempts to build her own empire. The protagonist navigates the high-stakes world of European luxury and the cutthroat environment of international business, facing the physical and psychological constraints of a man who views her as a possession. The narrative follows her transformation from a celebrated performer to a calculated strategist, highlighting the power dynamics inherent in her relationships. The story unfolds as a high-tension drama, focusing on the protagonist's struggle to reclaim her autonomy while trapped in a web of jealousy and control.
This work presents a classic narrative of personal liberation set against the backdrop of extreme wealth and privilege. The genre conventions suggest a focus on the protagonist's internal growth as she navigates the transition from being an object of desire to a formidable business leader. Readers likely engage with the contrast between the superficial glamour of the showgirl world and the harsh realities of the power struggles that follow. The story functions as a character-driven study of how one woman learns to weaponize the lessons taught by her oppressor to secure her own freedom.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
1990-08-23
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0002233134
ISBN-13:
9780002233132
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