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Merle Oberon : face of mystery

by Bob Casey

An investigation into the mystery and ongoing controversy surrounding Hollywood star Merle Oberon's origins, analysing the evidence regarding her claimed Tasmanian birth.

Accession 19564 ISBN 9780980548228 Publisher masterpieces@ixl
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