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Monica's Story

by Andrew Morton
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Turbulent tale of scandal and media frenzy.

If you're fascinated by the seismic scandals that shake the political world and the people tangled in their webs, "Monica's Story" could be an eye-opening read for you. It's a candid exploration of personal trials amidst public turmoil, particularly if you have an interest in the ways media narratives are shaped around sensitive issues.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Monica's Story

by Andrew Morton
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ISBN: 9780312240912
Authors: Andrew Morton
Publisher: St Martins Pr
Date of Publication: 1999-03-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs, Politics
Related Topics: Social Justice, Biography Memoir, Biography, History, Politics, Autobiography, Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.57
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Recounts how an improper relationship and broken confidences led to threats of jail, public humiliation, and prejudgement in the media
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Turbulent tale of scandal and media frenzy.

If you're fascinated by the seismic scandals that shake the political world and the people tangled in their webs, "Monica's Story" could be an eye-opening read for you. It's a candid exploration of personal trials amidst public turmoil, particularly if you have an interest in the ways media narratives are shaped around sensitive issues.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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