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Following her separation from Rudolph Valentino in August 1925, Natacha Rambova entered a lesser-known chapter of her life; one immersed in spiritualism, occult study and her close association with the enigmatic psychic, George Wehner. Though Wehner remained Rambova's constant companion until 1930, his role has long been reduced to a footnote. Astral Affairs Rambova restores this overlooked relationship to its proper context, examining both the man and the extraordinary claims surrounding him. At the center of this account is Wehner's infamous séance, held with Rambova just days before Valentino's death, in which he reportedly foretold the tragedy. His later written account of this event is presented here in full. Valentino and Rambova authority Evelyn Zumaya Floris presents this material in a fully illustrated edition featuring approximately eighty images, alongside three significant contemporary texts: George Wehner's The Valentino Death Prophecy (Mystic Science Magazine), Talbot Mundy's introduction to A Curious Life, by George Wehner Herb Howe's Her Years as Valentino's Wife (The New Movie Magazine). Astral Affairs Rambova offers a rare and provocative examination of the intersection between grief, belief, and the enduring mythos of Rudolph Valentino.

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Evelyn Zumaya Floris is an author, historian and independent scholar whose work focuses on the cultural legacy of silent film icon Rudolph Valentino. For more than two decades, she has researched Valentino's life, the legal and financial controversies surrounding his estate and the suppressed archival materials which shape his historical narrative. Her previous books include, Affairs Valentino, Affairs Valentino Legacy Edition, The Affairs Valentino Companion Guide, Astral Affairs Rambova and Norma: The Life and Death of Rudolph Valentino's Beauty Queen. Working alongside her late husband and collaborator Renato Floris, she has built one of the most comprehensive private archives on Valentino and his manager George Ullman. Floris is known for her meticulous documentation, fearless investigative approach and unwavering commitment to historical truth. She publishes widely on the Valentino era through books, blogs and digital archives and her work has sparked international interest for its revelations about narrative control, celebrity culture and the power dynamics within collector communities.

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