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A bestseller across America as well as the number one book in England in hardcover, this is the story of one of this century's most remarkable women. A well-wrought, brilliantly researched portrait.--The New York Times Book Review. Black-and-white photos. The basis for a miniseries... Read Full Overview

Beryl Markham, who died in 1986, was the first person to fly solo from England to America. The full story of her adventures across three continents are revealed in this biography of a lady whose fame as a pioneer flyer and leading racehorse trainer, was only exceeded by her beauty... Read Full Overview

Beryl Markham, who died in 1986, was the first person to fly solo from England to America. The full story of her adventures across three continents are revealed in this biography of a lady whose fame as a pioneer flyer and leading racehorse trainer, was only exceeded by her beauty... Read Full Overview