Story of Anna and the King - Softcover

Cecelia Holland

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0788198408 ISBN 13: 9780788198403

Publisher: Harper Perennial, 1999

Synopsis

Here is the ''real'' story behind the woman who inspired a bestselling biography, one of the top Broadway musicals of all time, and two classic films--and it's one that will surprise you. The epic love story between a British governess and the King of Siam once again comes to life with the release of Twentieth Century Fox's ''Anna and the King'' starring Academy Award-winning actress Jodie Foster and international superstar Chow Yun-Fat. ''The Story of Anna and the King'' captures all the nuances of this extraordinary relationship, as well as the extravagant film depicting it, in lush, full-color photographs. Cecelia Holland weaves a beautiful narrative of the true histories behind Anna Leonowens and the Siamese royal family, as well as the political and cultural rises and falls of Siam--present-day Thailand--based on historical information and the published works of Anna Leonowens. Filmed entirely in Malaysia, ''Anna and the King'' features one of the largest motion picture sets ever constructed--the King's Palace, which covers more than eight acres of land. Under the direction of Andy Tennant, an international cast and crew representing more than twenty countries works with a myriad of stunning ornate costumes, thousands of extras, and a menagerie of specially trained animals, ''The Story of Anna and the King'' invites you to enter King Mongkut's world.

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About the Author

Cecelia Holland is an acclaimed historical novelist known for combining vivid plots, impeccably researched historical backgrounds, and emotionally believable characters. Her latest novels include ''Jerusalem,'' and tale of the Crusades, which the New York Times called ''vivid and deeply felt...brings as much suspense to political intrigue as the sprawling battle scenes at which she excels,'' and Railroad Schemes, ''a rousing, companionable tale with attractive people, full of dash, thundering hoofbeats, and clattering wheels on new-forged rails'' (Kirkus).

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0788198408
• ISBN 13: 9780788198403
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 137