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Name: Dangerous muse
Author: Nancy Schoenberger

Dangerous Muse is the first biography of Lady Caroline Blackwood, a renowned figure in contemporary letters of the twentieth century. Drawing upon interviews, unpublished letters, and the insights of friends and family, including Maureen Dufferin, Andrew Harvey, Jonathan Raban, John Richardson, and Caroline's sister Perdita Blackwood, Nancy Schoenberger captures Lady Caroline's sharp wit, intelligence, and unconventional behavior. The biography delves into the relationship between Lady Caroline and her husband, Lowell, and explores the impact of their marriage on her writing and personal life.

First publish date: 2001

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Nancy Schoenberger

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