Rebecca Rosenberg, best‑selling author
Uncorking women's pasts across the globe, one glass at a time
In the dazzling era of flapper dresses, speakeasies, and silent films, Silver Dollar Tabor shone as a captivating figure. But behind her radiant smile and captivating performances lay a hidden life of immense trauma and resilience. In Silver Echoes, Rebecca Rosenberg invites us to explore the complex story of this enigmatic woman, delving into the devastating losses, fractured identity, and enduring spirit that shaped her life.
The specific incident that ignited the conflagration was the drowning of Eugene Williams, a young African American boy, in Lake Michigan on July 27th.
Based on the true story of the Tabor family and the Matchless silver mine, Rebecca Rosenberg’s SILVER ECHOES follows prodigal daughter Rose Mary Echo “Silver Dollar” Tabor—whose suspicious and untimely death invited both salacious rumor and tragic grief.
Lily, born Elizabeth Bonduel Lily Tabor, shared the same illustrious, and ultimately tragic, parentage as Silver Dollar. She was the daughter of the silver magnate Horace Tabor and the enigmatic Elizabeth "Baby Doe" McCourt Tabor. Yet, the sisters' paths diverged sharply, creating a chasm that would define their relationship.
Selig Polyscope, founded by William Selig, wasn’t just a movie studio; it was a menagerie, a zoo, and a living, breathing adventure. They were famous for their serial, The Adventures of Kathlyn, a 1913 epic that captivated audiences with its daring heroine and jaw-dropping use of real animals. Continue Reading →
Mabel Stark was a force of nature, a woman who shattered expectations and became a legend in the fiercely male-dominated realm of big cat training. Her story, a potent blend of courage, resilience, and theatrical showmanship, continues to ignite awe and wonder, decades after her final bow. It's her indomitable spirit that I sought to channel into Silver Dollar's character.