Kathryn Harvey
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The pseudonymous Harvey's vivid, imaginative tale of a unique Beverly Hills brothel called Butterfly focuses on its wealthy founder, and three of her troubled female patrons. Discreetly located above an elegant men's clothing store, the brothel features costumed male "companions"a masked burglar, a Confederate soldier, a Versailles courtier, a cowboycapable of fulfilling any woman's needs and fantasies. Lawyer Jessica Franklin goes there for relief from her cold, intimidating husband; Dr. Linda Markus tries to cure her frigidity; Trudie Stein wants affirmation of her feminity. Behind the scenes is Butterfly's owner, Beverly Highland, whose harrowing life story is interspersed with the current action of the tale . Having run away from home in New Mexico at age 14 after being abused by her alcoholic father, Beverly succumbed to the rough-hewn charm of Danny Mackay, who put her to work in a squalid brothel and forced her to abort their baby. Vowing revenge, plain Beverly attains beauty through plastic surgery, becomes an affluent California entrepreneur and cunningly plots against Mackay, now an influential TV evangelist and presidential candidate. Glamour, wickedness and passion spark this highly commercial novel, which builds to a dramatic and unexpected conclusion. $75,000 ad/promo; first serial to Cosmopolitan; Troll Book Club main selection.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"Joan Collins could learn a thing or two from novelist Kathryn Harvey...Immensely readable!"-- "Chicago Tribune"
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Delightfully trashy!,
By KC "KC" (CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Butterfly (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is just a terrific read. From the first page, Ms. Harvey just draws you into the worlds of not only the main character, but the subplots are pretty enticing, as well.This book, along with the sequel, "Stars" (which you MUST read if you have read this book, and vice versa) are on my permanent summer reading list - books I re-read each year. Love, lust, revenge, redemption - it's all here. One of the best things about these books is that there is a sense of closure once you complete both volumes, unlike many novels which seem to end before the story is complete. Highly recommended!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Like Revenge? Best Ending Ever!!,
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I first read this book back in 1999 and recently dusted it off and read it again. One of my favorites to date.The main character, Beverly Highland has a such a hard and terrible childhood that you find yourself rooting for her and almost clapping for her towards the end. She's a woman that every woman can identify with on some level and you watch her grow up, get smart and concoct the BEST revenge you could ever imagine. She goes from being homely and timid to being strong, ambitious, shrewd, smart, plotting and a real diva. Sure wish there was a "Butterfly" club where I live! Reading this book was cake and the ending was the icing. Women of the world: Read this book! It will make you feel stronger and even inspire you to do better for yourselves.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 Years and still loving it!!,
By Mina Sinclair "minasinclair" (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Butterfly (Spanish Edition) (Paperback)
I was given this book by a friend my freshman year in college. I read it and fell completely in love with it. I've given copies to my friends.
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Danny Mackay, Kathryn Harvey, Beverly Highland, Miss Highland, Beverly Hills, Barry Greene, San Antonio, Royal Burgers, Bob Manning, Billy Bob Magdalene, Ann Hastings, Jonas Buchanan, Roy Madison, Mickey Shannon, Linda Markus, Rachel Dwyer, Royal Farms, Good News Ministries, Fred Banks, Los Angeles, New Mexico, Latricia Brown, Trudie Stein, Maggie Kern, Naomi Burgess Browse Sample Pages:
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Danny Mackay, Kathryn Harvey, Beverly Highland, Miss Highland, Beverly Hills, Barry Greene, San Antonio, Royal Burgers, Bob Manning, Billy Bob Magdalene, Ann Hastings, Jonas Buchanan, Roy Madison, Mickey Shannon, Linda Markus, Rachel Dwyer, Royal Farms, Good News Ministries, Fred Banks, Los Angeles, New Mexico, Latricia Brown, Trudie Stein, Maggie Kern, Naomi Burgess Browse Sample Pages:
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