Straight on Till Morning: The Life of Beryl Markham

by Mary S. Lovell

Overview

The New York Times bestseller: “Every page is filled with revelations, gossip and fascinating details about Markham.”—Diane Ackerman, The New York Times Book Review

Born in England and raised in Kenya, Beryl Markham was a notorious beauty. She trained race horses and had scandalous affairs, but she is most remembered for being a pioneering aviatrix. She became the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean and the first person to make it from London to New York nonstop. In Mary S. Lovell’s definitive biography, Beryl takes on new life—vividly portrayed by a master biographer whose knowledge of her subject is unparalleled.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393339154
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	05/16/2011
Pages:	421
Sales rank:	210,927
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Mary S. Lovell's best-selling biographies include Straight on Till Morning (Beryl Markham) and The Sisters (the Mitford family). She lives in England.

Editorial Reviews

"An extraordinary story."

Time.com - John Skow

"Lovell manages to pinpoint and dissect the essential character of an elusive and unconventional adventurer."

Booklist

An extraordinary story.

John Skow - Time.com

Lovell manages to pinpoint and dissect the essential character of an elusive and unconventional adventurer.

Booklist

An extraordinary story.— John Skow

Time.com