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About The Dressing Drink (Unabridged)

An orphan's legacy intertwines triumph and tragedy, revealing the truth behind the glamour—sip carefully, one unforgettable minute at a time. The Dressing Drink is a cocktail that you will need to experience . Thomas King Flagg's Memoir is a captivating blend of old money, classic Hollywood, and family secrets that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story centers around Thomas King Flagg , born in the 1950s to an affluent mother, Dorothy Mary Flagg. On the day of his birth, his enigmatic father, Jack Goode, was on the road performing. From the grand estates of old money to the memoir, which spans decades and explores themes of money, power, alcohol, deceit, death, war, and murder, Thomas King Flagg navigates a complex labyrinth while pulling up the roots of his family tree with all its glory and devastation. Thomas King Flagg is the great-grandson of David Hazlitt King Jr., renowned for his significant contributions to the assembly of the Statue of Liberty. Flagg's mother was a debutante and a radio personality who graced the cover of Cosmopolitan Magazine . At the same time, his father was a dancer and comedian who starred in several theatrical productions and some movies. He also starred on Broadway with Ethel Merman in Hello Dolly . Unfortunately, Thomas did not reconnect with his father until shortly before his death, missing out on a connection that could have profoundly influenced his life. Once you begin listening to The Dressing Drink, you won't be able to stop until you've savored every last drop!