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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? by Henry Farrell is a chilling tale of sibling rivalry and psychological tension set in Hollywood. The story follows the lives of two sisters, former child star Baby Jane Hudson and her paraplegic sister Blanche, who was once a successful actress. As they live in their decaying mansion, Jane's jealousy and haunting past unravel, leading to harrowing and suspenseful events.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by psychological thrillers that delve into the dark side of sibling rivalry and fame. Set against the backdrop of Hollywood's bygone era, this chilling tale explores themes of jealousy, ambition, and the haunting past. Perfect for fans of suspenseful narratives with psychological depth.

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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

The literary classic that inspired the iconic film - the story of two sisters and the hell they made their home.

The literary classic that inspired the iconic film - the story of two sisters and the hell they made their home.

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Once an acclaimed child star of vaudeville, Baby Jane Hudson performed for adoring crowds before a move to Hollywood thrust her sister, Blanche, into the spotlight.

As Blanche's film career took off, a resentful Jane watched from the shadows as her own career faded into obscurity - until a tragic accident changed everything.

Now, years later, the two sisters live in a decaying mansion, isolated from the outside world. Crippled by the accident, Blanche is helpless under the control of her abusive sister, who is slowly descending into madness. And when Baby Jane decides it's time to revive her childhood act, she won't let anything - or anyone - stand in her way.

This edition features exclusive extra material: three previously unpublished short stories by Henry Farrell, including the inspiration for the movie Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte, and an introduction that reveals how the original novel came about as well as the behind-the-scenes drama of the iconic film starring Joan Crawford and Bette Davis.

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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? by Henry Farrell is noted for its authoritative handling of themes such as slips, chances, hopes, and fears. It is celebrated as a spine-twisting thriller with a unique suspenseful twist, drawing readers into its gripping narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444780420

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 October 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mulholland Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Henry Farrell was a novelist and screenwriter. His most well-known work was the acclaimed gothic horror novel WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE , which was first released in 1960 and later adapted into a film starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. Mr Farrell passed away in 2006.

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