Queen of the Court
The Many Lives of Tennis Legend Alice Marble
(Author) Madeleine BlaisIn August 1939, Alice Marble was a worldwide celebrity, having that year won singles, womens doubles, and mixed doubles titles at both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. She was also likely recruited as a spy during the war to help recover stolen art, she had a part in the Tracy and Hepburn movie 'Pat and Mike', and played tennis with the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Marlene Dietrich, and Clark Gable. A largely forgotten athlete, 'Queen of the Court', places Marble back on centre stage. A Dewey Diva Pick. Please Note: The following title was included in a previous Bestseller list; libraries may need to re-order.
Madeleine Blais
Madeleine Blais is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author known for her book "In These Girls, Hope is a Muscle." Her writing style is marked by vivid storytelling and deep empathy for her subjects. Blais has made significant contributions to literature by capturing the resilience and strength of women in sports.