Late 20th-century American heiress Peggy Guggenheim (1898-1979) had a tough, brash exterior. She is most often remembered for her philanthropy, her art collection and her brazen promiscuity. However, less is generally known about her fraught backstory.
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Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Late 20th-century American heiress Peggy Guggenheim (1898-1979) had a tough, brash exterior. She is most often remembered for her philanthropy, her art collection and her brazen promiscuity. However, less is generally known about her fraught backstory.
This poignant historical novel offers a compassionate look at the domestic side of the first half of Guggenheim’s life. Set in New York, France and London, covers the period of Guggenheim’s life from age 14 in 1912 to age 40 in 1938. As well, it’s the coming-of-age story of a self-proclaimed late bloomer.
It is noteworthy that this novel is a posthumous collaboration. Toronto-born author Rebecca Godfrey wrote over two-thirds of the manuscript before her death in 2022, leaving instructions for her friend and fellow author Leslie Jamison to complete the work, which she ha.