Now, for the first time, gerald kolpan envisions this remarkable womans life in a stunning debut novel. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The historical figures in gerald kolpans magic words my. Etta book by gerald kolpan 5 available editions half. It sat on my shelf looking at me time and time again when i went to grab a new book to read. Author and researcher larry pointer, author of the 1977 book in search of. Blending a compelling love story, high adventure, and thrilling historical drama, etta is an electrifying novel.
Lorinda reese jameson was born to a banker and his wife. A novel by gerald kolpan, published in 2009 by ballantine books. Gerald kolpan books list of books by author gerald kolpan. Etta the novel an interview with author gerald kolpan. Gerald kolpans novel doesnt do justice to the outlaw etta. Now, gerald kolpan has written a glorious fiction, using his bountiful imagination, coupled with what little known facts exist about the enigmatic etta the sum of which is a rollicking tale about this multifaceted woman the heroine.
Using historical documents to spur his literary imagination, gerald kolpan creates a work of dramatic adventure that. Kolpans magic words is a novel, wild west take on american. There etta encounters a virginal eleanor roosevelt who, soon. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. The book purports to tell the true story of etta and sundance and includes many historical figures such as buffalo bill, annie oakley and eleanor roosevelt. Weaving together ettas diary entries, pinkerton detective agency memos, and recreated newspaper articles, gerald kolpans historybased novel brings to life the riveting story of an extraordinary woman. Book recommendations for people who like etta by gerald kolpan. Her true identity and fate have remained a mystery that has tantalized historians for decades. A video i made for my novel, etta, the fictionalized account of etta place, girlfriend of the sundance kid. Beautiful, elusive, and refined, etta place captivated the nation at the turn.
For those for whom this name does not ring a bell, etta was the mistresspartner of the sundance kid and a member of the hole in the wall gang, which included butch cassidy, kid curry, peg leg elliot and a host of others. So when author, gerald kolpan, first heard about this, he became very intrigued and began to research all he could about etta place. Gerald kolpan kolpan imagines that etta place was born lorinda jameson, the daughter of a prominent financier, who becomes known as the loveliest of the citys. By gerald kolpan may 1, 2012 you might also like the return of eli gershonson.
Wish the author had reunited sundance and etta as there is. Gerald kolpan beautiful, refined, and elusive, etta place captivated the nation at the turn of the last century as she dodged the law with the wild bunch, led by butch cassidy. It may be impossible to read gerald kolpans etta and not imagine the young darkhaired beauty katharine ross. The whip by karen kondazian reading guidebook club. It may be impossible to read gerald kolpan s etta and not imagine the young darkhaired beauty katharine ross. Etta by gerald kolpan i received etta from katie at ballantine books last fall. Gerald kolpan, author of etta 2009, previously was a contributor to nprs all things considered and for twenty years was the emmy awardwinning features reporter for phillys wxtftv. For those for whom this name does not ring a bell, etta. Etta place was played by dominique mcelligott in the 2011 film blackthorn. The young orphan rechristens herself etta place and goes west to earn her keep as a waitress in a remote railroad outpost. Weaving together etta s diary entries, pinkerton detective agency memos, and recreated newspaper articles, gerald kolpans. He came to philadelphia in the 1970s to attend the university of the arts. Etta by gerald kolpan meet your next favorite book.
The sketchy details of the life of etta place, outlaw and paramour of william sundance kid longabaugh, are imaginatively filled in by firsttime. When philadelphia debutante lorinda jamesons bankrupt father commits suicide, the infamous black hand mafia is dispatched to collect his debts or her head. Yet underneath all the swagger and staunchness, charley is a broken soul in many ways. Gerald kolpan s imagined novel of etta s life is a fastpaced, gorgeously written romp. Now, gerald kolpan has written a glorious fiction, using his bountiful imagination, coupled with what little known facts exist about the enigmatic etta the sum of which is a rollicking tale about this. Gerald kolpans book is a fictitious account of etta place, played by katherine ross in the film butch cassidy and the sundance kid. Gerald kolpan author of etta meet your next favorite book.
Since so little is actually known about the real life etta, i really liked this aspect of the book and felt that i could imagine these events actually happening more than if perhaps. Jul 31, 2012 after finishing the book, one feels both enlightened and a little sad that the journey is over. Gerald kolpan s etta places the history of the emerging west within the context of the larger united states as the journey of etta place s life moves from location to location, including pennsylvania, new york and even atlanta. Kolpan imagines that etta place was born lorinda jameson, the daughter of a prominent financier. When philadelphia debutante lorinda jamesons bankrupt father commits suicide, the infamous black hand mafia is dispatched to collect his debtsor her head. Prior to his television career he wrote for newspapers and magazines nationwide and was a frequent contributor to nprs all things considered. Kolpans ambitious second novel after etta follows a family of jewish magicians from the wild west to the glittering theaters of victorian london. A novel by gerald kolpan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Verdict this quickpaced, wily tale is a fascinating blend of both fact and fiction that is sure to engage western and historical fiction fans and readers who enjoyed gerald kolpan s etta. Using historical documents to spur his literary imagination, gerald. Gerald kolpan was born in new york city and grew up in suburban westchester county. Gerald kolpans imagined novel of etta s life is a fastpaced, gorgeously written romp.
In etta, author gerald kolpan takes the reader on a rollicking ride that explores the life and times of etta place. Gerald kolpans etta breaks the moldor, readers may hope, sets a new oneby giving us a female protagonist whos just as adventurous and clever as the men in her life. The picture of etta dressed up along with the sundance kid is cute. See all books authored by gerald kolpan, including etta. Apr 26, 2009 imagining the fate of characters pulled from fact or fiction has become standard stuff in the book trade. May 10, 2009 gerald kolpans book is a fictitious account of etta place, played by katherine ross in the film butch cassidy and the sundance kid. Gerald kolpans etta places the history of the emerging west within the context of the larger united states as the journey of etta places life moves from location to location, including pennsylvania, new york and even atlanta. Etta by gerald kolpan 2009, hardcover, large type for. Jan 01, 2009 so when author, gerald kolpan, first heard about this, he became very intrigued and began to research all he could about etta place. The historical figures in gerald kolpans magic words. Gerald kolpan audio books, best sellers, author bio. But fate and murder soon intervene, and etta joins forces with butch cassidys notorious gang, the wild.
Weaving together etta s diary entries, pinkerton detective agency memos, and recreated newspaper articles, gerald kolpan s historybased novel brings to life the riveting story of an extraordinary woman. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Kolpans first novel, etta is a fictional story of just who. Shes a proper lady, educated and refined, but shes also an outlaw, robbing banks alongside. Gerald kolpan, author of etta 2009, previously was a contributor to npr s all things considered and for twenty years was the emmy awardwinning features reporter for philly s wxtftv. In his rollicking debut novel, gerald kolpan imagines the life of this mystery woman, placing her in a time and place filled with colorful characters. With a sweeping 1900s setting, colorful storytelling, and largerthanlife characters, etta is a debut that is both captivating and unforgettable. Kolpans first novel, etta is a fictional story of just who kolpan imagined etta place might have been and where she came from. Im very glad that its a part of the historical record. Author gerald kolpan talks about his 2009 novel, etta, about the life and times of etta place, girlfriend of the sundance kid. Kolpans etta is from philadelphia, the motherless daughter of. In this warm, deftly plotted novel, gerald kolpan gives the.
A novel by gerald kolpan trade cloth at the best online prices at ebay. A novel by gerald kolpan 2009, cd, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. Every step of the way, etta s life on the lam is fraught with danger and excitement. Kolpan imagines that etta place was born lorinda jameson, the daughter of a prominent financier, who becomes known as the loveliest of the citys debutantes when she makes her entrance into philadelphia society. Book description beautiful, elusive, and refined, etta place captivated the nation at the turn of the last century as she dodged the law with the wild bunch, led by. For now, we will all have to settle for the fact that kolpans first novel, etta, is also on our library shelves. Mention the name etta place to hole in the wall buffs and theyll know immediately that she was the sundance kids companion and who was portrayed by katherine ross in the very popular film butch cassidy and the sundance kid. The sketchy details of the life of etta place, outlaw and paramour of william sundance kid longabaugh, are imaginatively filled in by firsttime novelist kolpan in this winning tale o.
Gerald kolpan has written a nearly perfect novel that retells the slender story of etta place lover to sundance of butch and sundance fame, and a powerful member of the the hole in the wall gang in her own right. While much of the books action occurs in the west, we also get. Etta is etta place, sometime companion of butch cassidy and the sundance kid. Very little is known about etta place, the lover of the sundance kid. Mar 03, 2009 every step of the way, ettas life on the lam is fraught with danger and excitement.
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