Ladies in Hades: A Story of Hell's Smart Set & Gentlemen in Hades: The Story of a Damned Debutante

by Frederic Arnold Kummer

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Genres: Pulp

552 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1928

About the author

Frederic Arnold Kummer Sr. (August 5, 1873 - November 22, 1943) was an American author, playwright and screenwriter. He also wrote under the pseudonym Arnold Fredericks. Several of his works were made into films. A caricature of him is on the wall of Sardi's restaurant.

He lived in Maryland.

His son Frederic Arnold Kummer Jr. was also a writer.

Reviews

[Rosa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the most Twenties book I've ever read!

[Melody · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probably far more risqué when it was new, this is still a lot of fun. The most notorious women who ever lived are presumed to be a social club in Hell, and they get together to tell the real stories behind their legends. Eve, Salome, Cleopatra, and more. The Art Deco line drawings are gorgeous.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is probably a bit higher of a rating than the book deserves, but I really needed to read something fun. It was most welcome.

[Anne Frederick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found a copy of this at a used book store and loved the title. One of the best books I have ever read. So much fun to hear the "real" story of many famous events.