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by Frank Deford
At the 1936 Berlin Olympics the beautiful Sydney Stringfellow begins an intense love affair with a German but the affair abruptly ends when political forces tear them apart.
"An uneven but entertaining historical love story." - Kirkus Reviews
"Starred Review. This is a poignant story, utterly charming and enjoyable." - Publishers Weekly
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Frank Deford is senior writer for Sports Illustrated, author, commentator and correspondent.
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