Karoline Morrison, owner of the old Carnegie Library, officially launched her book, "Twilight of the Blondes", last night with a party at Harbor Steps in downtown Seattle.

It was an evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres, laughter and fashion as Morrison shared stories of her time as a cigarette girl at Hollywood's historic night club, Ciro's, which was the playground of Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis and the like.

As the "Queen of the Sunset strip," Morrison experienced Hollywood at its peak and downfall. Her book is a bittersweet journey that eventually leads to the old Carnegie Building in Ballard.

At the book launching party, Morrison displayed some of her costumes worn as a cigarette girl in Hollywood and a showgirl at the Seattle World Fair.

Published by Tigress, Twilight of the Blondes is available at local bookstores and online at Barnes & Noble.

Please visit our previous coverage to learn more about Karoline Morrison and her story.