Nutcracker: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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Nutcracker begins at the ballet but tells the story of a seemingly wholesome all-American family, whose tranquil life's surface erupted in shocking acts of avarice, theft and murder. The victim was Franklin Bradshaw, Mormon self-made millionaire, workaholic. The killer was Bradshaw's grandson, prep school student. The architect of the crime was said to be Frances Schreuder, Bradshaw's daughter, devoted patron of the ballet, who used her father's money to buy a prestigious place in New York's cultural elite and who came to view George Balanchine as her true "father."
Quick facts about Nutcracker
- Title: Nutcracker
- Author: Shana Alexander
- First published: 1985
- Genre: biography, case studies, history
- OpenLibrary ID: OL2955635W
Where to read Nutcracker
Nutcracker by Shana Alexander is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nutcracker about?
Nutcracker begins at the ballet but tells the story of a seemingly wholesome all-American family, whose tranquil life's surface erupted in shocking acts of avarice, theft and murder.
Who wrote Nutcracker?
Nutcracker was written by Shana Alexander.
When was Nutcracker published?
Nutcracker was first published in 1985.
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