Review: The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson, by Robert Hofler (non-fiction)

Gay Book Club  Oct 27 09

# 73: The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson: The Pretty Boys and Dirty Deals of Henry Willson by Robert Hofler: Marion Barbara Carstairs was an elegant and adventurous cross-dressing heiress who spent her millions on beautiful women, a manse on the Bahamian island of Whale Cay, and speed boats. Lots of speed boats. Racing for Britain in the 1920s, she established herself as the fastest woman on water. It was an avocation Carstairs pursued with total dedication and regard for money. Synopsis: A biography of Henry Willson, 1940s Hollywood agent and closeted homosexual.I don't even remember who recommended this book to me, but it's been on my list for years and years, and I saw it come up the other day under the library's New Acquisitions list. Full story...

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