Gortner’s contributions to this series focus on women who transitioned "between worlds"—moving from traditional roles into positions of immense power or artistic rebellion.
(Marlene): A portrayal of Marlene Dietrich, tracing her journey from the cabaret scene of 1920s Berlin to Hollywood stardom and her defiant stand against Nazi Germany. C W Gortner Außergewöhnliche Frauen Zwische...
(The First Actress): This novel explores the life of Sarah Bernhardt, a 19th-century rebel who chose the theater over a life as a courtesan, becoming the world's first global celebrity. Gortner’s contributions to this series focus on women
: Critics often highlight how Gortner challenges the "unjustly vilified" reputations of historical women, such as Catherine de' Medici or Lucrezia Borgia, by providing them with a nuanced voice. C W Gortner Außergewöhnliche Frauen Zwische...