Introduction

Every time I sing a song, I''m actually making love on stage. Call me The Boudoir Singer, or so claimed Frank Sinatra. The crooner''s career spanned more than half a century, earning him millions of fans.

Sinatra's Conquests

His boudoir conquests involved some of the most stunning women of the 20th century. But exactly who was this mercurial, enigmatic man?

Author's Investigation

Darwin Porter, America''s leading chronicler of Golden Age Hollywood, turns over more than a few boulders in Sinatra''s secret garden, especially for those who thought they''d heard it all. For the compilation of this compendium of show-biz scandal, Darwin Porter, former bureau chief and entertainment columnist for The Miami Herald, drew upon a treasure trove of celebrity contacts he accumulated over the decades.