Prologue - A world, both alien and alike
"The authoress tells a most ridiculous story about a male empire rising to power in the world by conquering the matriarchalic countries around it. An interesting and new concept, but without any touch to reality: males fighting and killing is about as believable as green Mars-girls landing in New York! At least the novel is well written, but Lady Johnson should stick to the fantastic stories about our Amazon-ancestresses for which she is famous. You should spare your $3.95 for a more worthwhile read instead..."
A book review in the New York Times by Lady Ysobel Dahlquist , November 17th, 1935
"So, and what would happen, if all these males were to leave kitchen and lovenest and start to work in the factories and shops around the country? I don't speak about the social issues and the morale, I leave this to social scientists and the priestresses. No, I speak about the jobs that will be lost for our struggling girls. Will you, my dear, go out to General Motors and declare the hard working femmes there that they will lose their job to a MALE? This country is recovering from a recession, I remind you. Millions of males swarming the job market will be disastrous for our economy. And by the way, which boy would like to do that? I tell you, MY husband won't, and my two sons are looking forward to marrying and raising the children my daughters-in-law will proudly deliver. And so it should be, as any American lady of decent education should know and feel alike..."
Congresswoman Lady Eve Sumers of Illinois, in a radio-talkshow on CBS, December 3rd, 1935
"Mother Earth, the good goddess,
Looks with kindness on her children,
As long as we treat her with kindness,
For she who rapes the earth,
Rapes the goddess herself,
And shall not find eternal peace."
A plate found in most American classrooms above the door, excerpted from THE BOOK, the oldest writing of womankind, believed to be written by an Amazon-priestress over 4000 years ago.
"While the championship rests during winter, the teams lick their wounds or cherish their success. In the Eastern Division, the Miami Pantheresses again dominated the first part of the season, while in the West, the Seattle Femmes and the Los Angeles Lionesses showed a tight fight for supremacy. Let us recall the great games of the season so far. There can be no doubt, the National Hockey League shows the best hockey anywhere in the world. Charlotte, let us take a closer look on the new youngster of Miami, young Valerie Feathers. She has scored 42 goals in 18 games, right?"
"That's right, Priss, and she will become a real star soon. I have not seen this precision in passes and this coolness in front of the enemy goaless since Tessa Palmer in the Twenties. - But, Charlotte, before we get further into this, I have an important message for our listeneresses. Dear ladies, do you know that Homestead refrigerators use much less energy than any other product on the market? Homestead refrigerators..."
Radio show "Queens of Sports" on ABC, December 9th, 1935
"DUCA MUSSOLINI DECLARES WAR ON ETHOPIA
The Italian head of state, Duca Greta Mussolini, has declared a state of war between the Queendom of Italy and Ethopia, the only country in Africa not in colonial possession, but governed by the African people themselves. The democratic community is shocked by this unprovoked assault. In a radio statement, Lady President Franka Delana Roosevelt condemned the aggression in very clear words. Republican leadress Miranda Landon warns the administration not to involve the US in foreign affairs, saying 'The last war has brought us nothing but death and misery, this time our femmes must stay home.'
Military analysts believe Ethiopia a ripe fruit before the Italian onslaught. Fascist Italy has enlarged and modernised its army and air force in recent years, while Ethiopian forces consist largely of tribal warrioresses with handguns at best..."
The International Heraldress Tribune, December 17th, 1935
"NEW JANE BONDA MOVIE HITS CINEMAS ACROSS THE STATES.
Jane Bonda, the famous secret agent, is back again, fighting against the DARK SPECTRE and her bad girls. Once again, the movie refrains from killing scenes, and presents us instead bondage in abundance. There are numerous creative bondages, the heroine alone is tied up four times, and climax of the movie is a multiple bondage involving over 40 pretty gals tightly bound and gagged. As usual, ties used in the movie will find their way into US-mainstream bondage, to be tried in various bedrooms across the country. We give four stars to this action and bondage packed adventure tale. Don't miss it in a cinema near you!"
Movie magazine CINEMA, December 20th, 1935
"HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH CONDEMS GERMAN SLAVE LAWS.
A spokeswoman of Human Rights Watch today told the press in New York that the organization condemns very sharply the new laws in the German Reich, which reinstitute slavery on a scale not seen since the last century. In Germany, criminals and dissidents can be enslaved according to the new laws. It is rumored the fascist ladies use their female slaves in an inhuman procedure to gain energy out of their sexual arousal. Details are scarce, and the German ambassador, Frau Agathe von Weinbrecher, denies all such accusations.
Human Rights Watch demanded strong action of the US government, but the foreign ministress, Lady Cordelia Hull, offered no comment on the German laws. Economic ties and trade with the German Reich are on the rise, so Wall Street again dictates foreign policy. But business is business, as we all know. And the females in question are criminals anyway, some say. Be that as it may, I am sure if sexual energy could be used to heat our homes, our houses would be surely overheated. (Laughter) This leads me to another thing. Have you ever tried a ballgag from TIGHT GAGS? TIGHT GAGS offers ballgags of different taste and materials at an affordable price. You can get them for no more than $39.95. Try one, I can really recommend them..."
Famous Entertainress Hillary Mayland in her radio show "WHAT'S UP?" on CBS, December 26th, 1935
"BEVERLY BURNS; PACKAGE OF THE MONTH.
The famous bondage magazine PACKAGED DELICACIES presents us with this month's PACKAGE. It's the well known Goalie of our Field Hockey National Team, Miss Beverly Burns. Beverly, a well shaped brownhaired gal with long legs and big green eyes, has been goalie of our national team for two years, and was four times Goalie of the Year in the National Hockey League. PACKAGED DELICACIES showed us Miss Burns in light green rubber underwear, tightly tied with white silk rope and gagged with a mouthwatering, cheekbulging green ballgag. Can you say MMPPHH?"
New York Times, page 5, December 28th, 1935
The Red Dragon, restaurant near Boston University, 4th of January 1936, 13.00 hours Lady Jill Tessa Ryan felt a little uneasy meeting the directress of the CIA on short notice, as much because of the old lady's rank as because of the fact that Lady Couzens was a very prominent member of the Democratic party, while Jill herself was a wellknown Republican. At 35, she held a doctorate in history at the University of Boston, lecturing on European history, especially military history. Knowing Europe and particularly Germany very well, she constantly warned her isolationist party members about the fascist German power and Lady Hitler's will to use it. This awkward opinion, in a party that preferred to focus on internal American problems, might have caused Lady Couzen's interest. Would she try to win Jill over for the Democratic cause, or was something else afoot? Jill was curious, to say the least. The "old" Lady looked as if she were still her twenties, the longevity drug worked well on her, with her glossy black hair and smooth complexion. Jill hoped it would work equally well on her when SHE reached the age of 63. Come on, that was silly-- Jill was not in danger of being called unattractive. Slightly dark complexion, a stunning figure, long, silken dark-brown hair and striking features, especially her soft, dark eyes. They traded the usual pleasantries, ordered wine and dinner, and slowly got down to business. "Your reputation as a historianess and teacher has caught my eye, dear Lady Ryan." Well, here's the sugar, Jill thought wryly. "Professionally, we at CIA are looking out for sharp, objective minds of independent position." "You - you're offering me a job?" "Exactly, Lady Ryan. If you are reluctant to work for an administration you are determined to oust in the next election, please think of the opportunities. We know you are interested in the European developments, especially Germany. We know too, that you had several run-ins with your own party, even with the great Miranda herself." "I thought that conversation was private! Do you really mean to tell me you have Lady Landon's fitness room bugged?" "No, of course not. And if we had, would I tell you that? It's quite simple: people talk, as you should know, and in this room at the time were several other ladies, not to mention the pleasure boys." Jill snorted. She disliked the Republican chief personally for her sexual taste. Jill herself was conservative to the bones, in other words, loyally engaged in a lesbian marriage for over 12 years. "Anyway, what do you say? You would work as a private consultant to a special branch we are creating. Intelligence gathering on the fascist states and fascist movements all around the world. We will keep tabs on their military, economy, society. We want you to put all the tidbits the beancountresses gather together. You would only report to me. It's a full time job, and the pay is not what you get now. You know, the budget..." Jill lit another Lucky Filter and hid her confusion behind blue smoke. "Naturally, you will think about it, and talk it through with your wife. How is Beth? Fifth month, as I recall?" "Uhh, yeah, my better half's in a foul mood, to tell the truth." "Her first child?" "Yeah. She wanted one of her own." "Your own daughter? ... is now 9?" "Yes. Florence is her name. I sometimes believe she is taking too much after her begetter, so calm and docile." Damn, this old bitch guided her through the conversation like the old politician she was. "I will have to think about the job. It's a challenge, no doubt, but the political side is a problem. Can I call you back?" "Certainly, our secretaries can handle the details. Here comes the pasta. Tell me, have you ever had pasta in Italy?"
Luftwaffe research and testing facility Rechlin, Germany, 6th of January, 1936, 8.25 hours Oberst Freifrau Manuela von Richthofen was a bit nervous, to say the least. Smoking one American Marlboro after the other, she awaited the Frau Reichsmarschalls arrival, and her entire staff. Today she would present the new Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber to the chief of the Luftwaffe. A whole squadron of 12 of the new birds would fly a sharp attack on an assembly of old tanks and trucks out there on the training ground. Though General Udet's idea, it was her, Von Richthofen's unit, and she had trained the pilots herself. Her maidens were the best in the whole Luftwaffe, but she would feel better if she could fly the mission herself, in the first Stuka. But she had to be here on the ground, to guide and explain everything to Frau Goering and her entourage. The mighty Hella Goering, clearly number two in fascist Germany, well known for her extravagance and her wild parties, involving sexual actions Manuela hadn't ever dreamed of- or feared - before. Jovial on the outside, Goering could bite deadly as a snake. Ladies getting in her way or disappointing her didn't just lose a fortune, they frequently simply vanished. Manuela bit her lips and fingered a new cigarette out of the pack. "Frau Oberst, the Frau Reichsmarshall has arrived." Well, now or never... One hour later, Manuela was still alive. Outside the old tanks and trucks burned, shattered by the precise attack of the Stuka squadron. Hella Goering laughed and joked, patted Manuela constantly on her small shoulders, and exclaimed enthusiastically: "The Fuhra has to see this. That's the weapon we need. We will build thousands of these Stukas, and then, Freifrau Manuela, then..." She laughed again. Thousands of Stukas, not just a squadron. All these planes, they needed commandresses. And they would be used. Fame, and power, in Manuela's reach. She allowed herself a smile, which grew over the coming minutes. The world would get to know the Stukas. And would get to know Manuela von Richthofen...
I- BEGINNINGS