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Robert Hough |
Monday 31 March 2003 |
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Mabel Stark was one of the biggest circus acts in America. She survived a dozen vicious animal attacks - and five husbands - to become the greatest female tiger trainer in history.
She had a remarkable life, from orphan to nurse, psychiatric patient, stripper, tiger trainer and circus star, before committing suicide after the death of her last husband.
Robert Hough, author of a new novel based on her life, The Final Confession of Mabel Stark
The Final Confession of Mabel Stark published April 2003 Atlantic Books £12.99 ISBN1-84354-152-1
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