Karla Sorensen used to be big in horror films. In the 60s and 70s no self-respecting low-budget bloodily schlocky shocker was complete without the Queen of the Vampires presiding over it. She was well qualified for it, after all...at the age of ten she sold her soul to the devil. Now, although spookily ageless, Karla is knocking on in years. Her residuals are drying up and she needs some cash, so she decides to return to the north of England, to Manchester, to appear in Menswear, Britain's riskiest television soap opera. Not everyone's happy about her return to the fame game, however. The current star of the late-night show is Lance Randall, the famously bisexual actor, and he is furious to hear that Karla is about to become his co-star. He hates her, he fears her, and he's convinced that she's coming to steal his very soul. Dark clouds are massing around Manchester; deep, dark, devilish secrets are about to be unleashed that will wreak havoc on all around.
To the Devil - a Diva!
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"To The Devil - A Diva! is a dark and exciting novel about a low-budget 60's and 70's horror film star who doesn't seem to age... because she sold her soul to the devil at the age of ten! In the present day, her resources are drying up, so she returns to the north of England to appear in "Menswear," a risque British TV soap opera. But the current star of "Menswear" is furious to learn of his new co-star, and fears that she has come to steal his soul. Darkness is brewing, and devilish secrets are about to boil over in this thrilling and suspenseful novel of hidden evil and a flair for the dramatic." -- MidWest Book Review
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Paul Magrs is a senior lecturer in English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia. He is the author of six highly acclaimed novels, Modern Love, Marked for Life, Does it Show? Could it be Magic, All The Rage and Aisles. He is also the author of two books for children.
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By J. Morgan
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I read this book after Never the Bride and reread it some time after Something Borrowed. What a great discovery for any avid readers of Magrs' unique blending of tablecloths and macabre in Whitby. I had forgotten that Henry Cleavis gets a preview here and it is now essential back story to the forthcoming Hell's Belles. Karla Sorenson belongs right in there with Brenda, Effie (not the ones in Diva), Mrs Claus, the Manchus and the whole shebang of what's about to happen in Whitby this coming November. Grotesque and hilarious--especially the scene between Fox Soames and his Mum. I wonder who else may appear...
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By Kerstin
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I count myself extremely lucky to have 'discovered' this Author, truly original, none of that standard, formulaic predictability that you sometimes get, even with good books and authors, all 4 books I have read so far are little gems of originality and just draw you in, I could not put it down until it was finished and then I went online to order the next one, a brilliant book, buy it, you will love it!
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By JM
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I read this book after I read the second Brenda and Effie book. I re-read the book after I had read Hells Belles, because I recognised the main characher of Karla Sorensen. The story revolves round a has been horror film star and her mysterious past. The story is quick moving, gothic and laugh out loud funny and I like the fact it is set in Manchester. Also running through the story is a touching love story between Lance and Colin. Brilliant as always.
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Not up to the usual standard
I am a huge fan of Paul Magrs and enjoyed all the Brenda and Effie series, so I thought I would try some of his other titles and started with this one. Read more
Published 18 months ago by booboo
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Spare parts?
After enjoying the brenda and effie series I was keen to launch into another Paul Magrs masterpiece, or so I thought. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2011 by beth
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A camp too far
Despite the fact I quite enjoy the Brenda and Effie series by the same author, I was never interested in this work. Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by pigsmayfly
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