Juffie Kane Author:Beverly S. Martin Beautiful young women who lead charmed lives and rise swiftly to the top as actresses are a dime-a-dozen in books these days. Not so Juffie Kane, the unstereotypical heroine of this rich, amusing and sensual tale. Born on the Boston Common during a demonstration on behalf of Sacco and Vanzetti, Juffie is the beloved granddaughter of two memorabl... more »e gangsters, Dino and Bennie, who vie to give the little girl huge stuffed animals and jewel-encrusted religious icons.
When Juffie's acting career stalls at the door to Broadway, she gives it a shove by entering into a Faustian deal with the Mob. For the rest of her life, fear of exposure tempers her enjoyment of fame.« less
Reminiscent of Jackie Colins' "Lucky" and Judith Krantz's "Princess Daisy". Very well written, interesting characters, great family history and story line.