The fictional characters Dracula, Madeline, and Lois Lane were all inspired by real people. Monica, Sandra, Rita, and the other girls of 'Mambo No. 5' fame are Lou Bega's real-life ex-girlfriends. For those of you who have wondered about these names and those who never thought to, Laura Lee details the stories behind them, and many others. This sequel to 'The Name's Familiar', contains over 350 ...
One aspect of the Civil War now of great interest to historians and general readers alike is the effect of the war on civilians. Using the besieged city of Winchester, Virginia, as a backdrop, Michael G. Mahon explores the impact of the Civil War on two Winchester women: Julia Chase and Laura Lee. "Winchester Divided" presents the diaries of Lee, a diehard Southerner, and Chase, a ...