Mystery writer Marjorie McClelland leads a solitary, but comfortable life in the quiet town of Ridgebury, Connecticut. Her calm is shattered when the dashing Creighton Ashcroft comes to town and has his mind set on wooing Ms. McClelland. Before he has time to start, however, the two stumble upon a body at the Ashcroft estate. The handsome detective assigned to the case further complicates matters. The trio find themselves caught up in a web of treachery, betrayal and murder.
F. X. Toole knew boxing. Between bouts, he wrote, and two years before his death he published this collection of stories, giving readers an unprecedented look at the gritty life around the ring.
This hard-hitting collection of powerful and moving tales based on the experiences of the late, great fight manager and cut man Jerry Boyd, who wrote under the pen name F.X. Toole, is the basis for the Oscar-winning motion picture starring ...
Also short stories, such as "Million $$$ Baby", have inspired movies very often. The literary work of other writers serve as a main source of input, often somehow giving the story a new twist.
Million Dollar Baby
"Barbara Woolworth Hutton (November 14, 1912? May 11, 1979) was an American socialite, heiress and debutante, often dubbed "Poor Little Rich Girl" due to the fact that she was given...
Ann is raising her orphaned nephew, Ari, after her older sister and her husband die in an accident.
We live in a diverse world and it is important to educate our little ones about the differences they may encounter. Using colorful pictures and details this book explains cerebral palsy to small kids in an age appropriate manner.
When Greek tycoon Nikos Theakis offered grieving Ann Turner a million dollars for his orphaned nephew, she took the money and walked away.
Explores the challenges, glory, and humanity of the sport, with five short stories and one novella that reveal the complex relationship between athletes, trainers, and promoters.
Million Dollar Baby by Patricia Ryan released on Oct 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.