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This Day In History: Nellie Bly Dethrones the King of the Lobby!

This Day In History: Nellie Bly Dethrones the King of the Lobby!

Apr 1, 2020 | History - Nellie Bly - Short Stories - The Novel

On April Fool’s Day, 1888, undercover reporter Nellie Bly revealed her most shocking story since her escape from the madhouse on Blackwell’s Island. This is the original story that was the basis for my latest Nellie Bly novella, CLEVER GIRL (Sordelet Ink, 2020. You can download a free ebook version here). Enjoy! — David Blixt

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Author David Blixt’s work is consistently described as “intricate,” “taut,” and “breathtaking.” A writer of Historical Fiction, his novels span the Roman Empire to early Renaissance Italy up through the Elizabethan era…READ MORE

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