Chamberlain, Richard 1935-Overview
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Richard Chamberlain
Shattered love : a memoir
by Richard Chamberlain
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3 editions published between 2003 and 2008 in English and held by 1,175 libraries worldwide The accomplished actor recounts his life, from his youth in postwar California to his success in Hollywood, describing his troubled relationship with his father and his lifelong struggle to find self-acceptance and peace.
The thorn birds
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16 editions published between 1983 and 2004 in 4 languages and held by 854 libraries worldwide The epic story of a priest torn between God and human passion and a beautiful girl desiring only what she cannot have, spanning five decades of ambition, fear, longing and revenge, and set against the vast horizons of Australia's Outback.
The last wave
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15 editions published between 1977 and 2004 in English and held by 798 libraries worldwide The story of a lawyer defending a group of aboriginals accused of murder. The lawyer feels the pull of magic forces beneath the surface of civilization.
James Clavell's shōgun
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8 editions published between 1988 and 2004 in English and held by 655 libraries worldwide John Blackthorne is a ship-wrecked English navigator who becomes both an observer and a participant in historic changes in Japan during the Tokugawa, or, Edo period. Toranaga is a feuding warlord vying to become the supreme military dictator, or shōgun. Blackthorne is drawn into the turmoil and becomes determined to be the first foreigner to become a samurai warrior.
James A. Michener's Centennial
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7 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 635 libraries worldwide Relives the grand hopes, dreams, loves, and adventures of generations of residents in Centennial, Colorado-- from their risky attempts to establish a settlement in 1795 through the politics and power plays of the 20th century. Begins with French and Scottish trappers interacting with Native Americans and follows the increasing conflicts as more permanent settlers arrive. Shows how the town of Centennial is founded by the young Mennonite Levi Zendt and his bride-to-be. Looks at the effects of the American Civil War on the settlement and the disputes between cattle ranchers and farmers. Shows the plight of Mexican residents who find their rights threatened by a real estate tycoon from back East. Examines more recent dirty politics as two contestants face off over the future of the town and its dwindling natural resources.
The Count of Monte Cristo
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12 editions published between 1975 and 2007 in English and Chinese and held by 528 libraries worldwide Edmond Dantes, unjustly imprisoned on the eve of his wedding by a rival suitor and his accomplices, escapes after 14 years, uncovers the hidden Monte Cristo treasure described a fellow prisoner, and, as the mysterious count, exacts his revenge.
Julius Caesar
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13 editions published between 1985 and 2006 in English and held by 498 libraries worldwide Film adaptation of Shakespeare's play depicting the successful conspiracy to assassinate the Roman emperor, Julius Caesar.
The man in the iron mask
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10 editions published between 1985 and 2003 in English and held by 461 libraries worldwide Twin boys are separated at birth, one to become King of France, the other hidden away. Years later, when the face of the hidden youth is recognized, his head is locked into an iron mask, never to be seen again. He is rescued in a scheme by men who wish him to replace his brother, who has become a weak and ineffectual king.
The thorn birds
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9 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 441 libraries worldwide The epic story of a priest torn between God and human passion and a beautiful girl desiring only what she cannot have, spanning five decades of ambition, fear, longing and revenge, and set against the vast horizons of Australia's Outback.
The towering inferno
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10 editions published between 1974 and 2009 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 431 libraries worldwide Due to substandard materials and workmanship, one of the world's tallest skyscrapers catches on fire during its gala opening, trapping a large crowd of society guests.
The Portrait of a lady
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6 editions published between 1967 and 2009 in English and held by 420 libraries worldwide Story of a spirited American girl, reared in England by her aunt, determined to live her life to the fullest.
The Bourne identity
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10 editions published between 1988 and 2002 in English and held by 406 libraries worldwide He goes by the name of Jason Bourne, but he doesn't know who he really is, nor why he is so good at killing with cold-blooded efficiency, but he does know that some people will do anything to gun him down before he uncovers the mystery of his identity.
Blackbeard
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4 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 335 libraries worldwide In the Golden Age of Piracy, during the 18th century, Blackbeard stood out among the many lawless rogues as the most fearsome and notorious seafarer of them all. He killed for the reputation, and his reputation is now legend. The true story of pirate Edward Teach - Blackbeard, the man who terrorized the seas.
The three musketeers
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5 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in English and held by 311 libraries worldwide The young ambitious D'Artagnan arrives aspiring to join the Musketeers, proves he is worthy, and with the others helps save the honor of their Queen.
Shōgun
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17 editions published between 1980 and 2005 in English and French and held by 309 libraries worldwide The story of a shipwrecked English navigator who becomes a samurai during a struggle for power by a Shogun and the Emperor in feudal Japan.
Petulia
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 270 libraries worldwide An unhappily married socialite woman is trying to get through to a recently divorced doctor, who in his own words just wants to feel something.
The four musketeers
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16 editions published between 1974 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 269 libraries worldwide The young ambitious D'Artagnan arrives aspiring to join the Musketeers, proves he is worthy, and with the others helps save the honor of their Queen.
Shattered love
by Richard Chamberlain
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2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 269 libraries worldwide
The last of the belles
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9 editions published between 1974 and 2006 in English and held by 237 libraries worldwide This highly acclaimed biographical drama blends in glimpses of F. Scott Fitzgerald's real life with his wife Zelda in the early 1920s, and also his days as a soldier, with dramatized scenes from his short story "The Last of the Belles."
Haleakalā how Maui snared the sun ; Prairie light : three Texas watercolors of Georgia O'Keeffe ; Concerto for clarinet and orchestra
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6 editions published between 1992 and 2006 in English and held by 197 libraries worldwide more
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Aboriginal Australians Action and adventure films Actors Adams, William,--1564-1620 American fiction Americans Astronomy Australia Biography Caesar, Julius Chamberlain, Richard,--1935- Colorado Drama Dreamtime (Aboriginal Australian mythology) Fathers and daughters Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Films--for the hearing impaired France Frontier and pioneer life History Inheritance and succession Japan Large type books Lawyers Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Married women Merchant mariners Mythology, Aboriginal Australian Pirates Political science Popular works Priests Samurai Shoguns Television adaptations Television adaptations Television mini-series Television mini-series Television plays Tokugawa, Ieyasu,--1543-1616 Trials (Manslaughter) Triangles (Interpersonal relations) United States Video recordings--for the hearing impaired
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Alternative Names
Chamberlain, George Richard, 1935-
Languages
English
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French (48) Multiple languages (19) Spanish (18) German (10) Undetermined (5) No Linguistic content (4) Italian (4) Chinese (1) Greek, Modern (1) Venda (1) Covers
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