A Stranger in the Mirror

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A Stranger in the Mirror
Author Sidney Sheldon
Country United States
Language English
Genre(s) Novel
Publisher William Morrow
Released 1976
Media Type Print (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages 322 pp
ISBN ISBN 068803196X

A Stranger in the Mirror is a 1976 novel by Sidney Sheldon.

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This is the story about two people, Toby Temple and Jill Castle, both of whom want to make it big in Hollywood. Toby eventually becomes a superstar in the film industry, through his ability to seduce and satisfy women in bed. Jill, betrayed by many in the name of aiding her to stardom, comes in to contact with Toby. Although Toby tries to seduce her, he fails, which intensifies his attraction to Jill. Over time, however, she does fall in love with Toby, and they get married.

With Toby's power in Hollywood, Jill begins to take revenge on all those who betrayed her. She brings about the eventual bankruptry of many studios, which leads to the collapse of Toby's career. In another plot complication, Toby becomes paralyzed and Jill takes care of him. The story ends with a murder.


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Preceded by
The Other Side of Midnight
Sidney Sheldon Novels
1976
Succeeded by
Bloodline