King of Diamonds

King of Diamonds

Robert “Romeo” Coates has been called the worst actor in history. This heir to a sugar fortune seemed to have all the right qualities for a celebrity life. Tall and handsome, well-educated and charming, he took Regency London by storm -- at first. He caught the attention of a young Baroness, his adoring patron turned bitter enemy vowing revenge after an unintended slight. Yet her act of vengeance led to Robert’s lasting triumph on the stage instead, but not quite the way either of them expected. How much myth was there to the magic of Robert Coates, whose real adventures went far beyond the stage, even preventing a war before meeting his ironic fate. Explore the pages within and decide for yourself how much fancy lurks behind the facts. Semi-retired author, film critic, and filmmaker living in the Hudson Valley.