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Twilight Man: Love and Ruin in the Shadows of Hollywood and the Clark Empire

Name: Twilight Man: Love and Ruin in the Shadows of Hollywood and the Clark Empire
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Book Synopsis: “Twilight Man is biography, romance, and nonfiction mystery, carrying with it the bite of fiction.” — Los Angeles Review of Books

“In Twilight Man, Liz Brown uncovers a noir fairytale, a new glimpse into the opulent Gilded Age empire of the Clark family.” —Bill Dedman, co-author of The New York Times bestseller Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune

The unbelievable true story of Harrison Post--the enigmatic lover of one of the richest men in 1920s Hollywood--and the battle for a family fortune.

In the booming 1920s, William Andrews Clark Jr. was one of the richest, most respected men in Los Angeles. The son of the mining tycoon known as “The Copper King of Montana,” Clark launched the Los Angeles Philharmonic and helped create the Hollywood Bowl. He was also a man with secrets, including a lover named Harrison Post. A former salesclerk, Post enjoyed a lavish existence among Hollywood elites, but the men’s money—and their homosexuality—made them targets, for the district attorney, their employees and, in Post’s case, his own family.

When Clark died suddenly, Harrison Post inherited a substantial fortune—and a wealth of trouble. From Prohibition-era Hollywood to Nazi prison camps to Mexico City nightclubs, Twilight Man tells the story of an illicit love and the battle over a family estate that would destroy one man’s life. Harrison Post was forgotten for decades, but after a chance encounter with his portrait, Liz Brown, Clark’s great-grandniece, set out to learn his story. Twilight Man is more than just a biography. It is an exploration of how families shape their own legacies, and the lengths they will go in order to do so.

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Discover the captivating and thrilling world of Hollywood's golden era with Twilight Man: Love and Ruin in the Shadows of Hollywood and the Clark Empire. This remarkable book by Liz Brown combines biography, romance, and mystery, leaving readers spellbound with its gripping narrative. Uncover the secrets of the opulent Gilded Age empire of the Clark family as you dive into a noir fairytale that will transport you back in time.

Step into the glamorous 1920s, where William Andrews Clark Jr., the son of the renowned "Copper King of Montana," reigned as one of the wealthiest men in Los Angeles. Amidst the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Clark embarked on a hidden romance with Harrison Post, an enigmatic lover. Their story is one of forbidden passions, hidden desires, and the struggle to keep their love alive in a world that would stop at nothing to tear them apart.

As the pages turn, you will be taken from the vibrant streets of Prohibition-era Hollywood to the dark confines of Nazi prison camps and the bustling nightclubs of Mexico City. Witness the trials and tribulations of Harrison Post as he inherits a substantial fortune and navigates the perilous battle for his family's wealth. With the district attorney breathing down their necks and their own families turning against them, this is a tale of survival, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between two individuals fighting for their love.

Twilight Man transcends the boundaries of a conventional biography. It delves into the depths of how family dynamics shape legacies and how far people are willing to go to protect what is rightfully theirs. Let Liz Brown be your guide as she unravels the untold story of Harrison Post, a forgotten figure in history, and sheds light on the extraordinary events that shaped his life.

Immerse yourself in the enthralling world of Twilight Man: Love and Ruin in the Shadows of Hollywood and the Clark Empire. Experience the allure of Hollywood's golden age like never before. Unveil the secrets, indulge in the romance, and unravel the mysteries that await. Don't miss out on this fascinating journey into the past. Get your copy of Twilight Man now!

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