About the Author

Pamela Hamilton is an award-winning author and a consultant. She has worked with notable figures in business, US intelligence, music, and the arts, and has covered some of the most significant events of the twenty-first century. For more than a decade she was a producer for NBC News, and she was a producer on the award-winning documentary Grateful Dawg. Based in Manhattan, she serves on the board of the Society of Professional Journalists' Deadline Club.

Reviews

"Hamilton has an ear for conversation and talent for pacing... Dorothy emerges as both a charismatic and vulnerable figure. A smart and touchingly sympathetic fictional portrayal of an enigmatic woman."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Readers who love glamorous historical fiction will be mesmerized by the life of Dorothy Hale... a woman determined to make a name for herself in a world ruled by men and governed by money, power, and connections. Hamilton paints a striking portrait of this extraordinary life much like Frida Kahlo did... The elegant timeframe and high fashion of the era, replete with jazz music and roaring parties that would be the envy of Gatsby's crowd."-BookLife by Publishers Weekly, Editor's Pick
"This book is delicately woven into a masterpiece of fact and fiction. Hamilton writes with eloquence and precision... Her words flow with grace and ease, inviting readers into the depths of her narrative. A fascinating tale of how Dorothy Hale claims the love and affection of her fans, rising to become one of the most acclaimed and admired women of the early 1900s. This is a notable contribution to Hale's legacy as well as to literature."-Manhattan Book Review (five-star review) "The landscape of the book in setting and culture reminds the reader of The Great Gatsby. The author is skilled and provides vivid descriptions... I found the novel fascinating."-Independent Book Publishers Association "Engaging and delicious scenes and dialogue... This marvelous tale captures so many elements that make for an enticing read: love, loss, romance, glamour, friendship, betrayal, mystery, and suspense. All these aspects transcend time, making her story seem both historical and modern at the same time. An enthralling, beautifully written story full of interesting period details."-San Francisco Book Review (five-star review) "Lady Be Good provides an intoxicating mix of glitz, glamour, love, and betrayal, complete with a heartbreaking ending that lingers long after the final page. Hamilton's refined prose delivers tight, concise bursts of dialogue and vivid scene-setting. A timeless coming-of-age tale of innocence lost, one that feels eerily prescient when measured against the modern trappings of social media-driven fame."-IndieReader "An extraordinary work about a remarkable woman... Set, the art world, Hollywood, and a maelstrom of politics, the novel is a vivid portrait of one woman's dreams, as well as heartbreaks. Pamela Hamilton writes with such gravitas and dedication, delivering a framework of facts and research assembled with an imaginative pen."-Readers' Favorite (five-star review)
"This finely crafted gem of a novel holds within it an entire world: Jazz Age New York, with all its vibrancy and thrill. Rich with smart dialogue and period detail, it's a window into a vanished time, bringing historical legends back to life-but more than that, it's a mirror that helps us see our own society more clearly."-Kermit Roosevelt, award-winning author of The Nation That Never Was