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The Bolter
by Frances Osborne I spent a whole weekend glued to this book and when I wasn’t reading it I was thinking about when I could get back to it again. If you haven’t tried much non-fiction and enjoy a riveting story and colourful characters then this could be for you. It tells the story of Idina Sackville the woman who scandalised 1920s society and became White Mischief’s infamous seductress. The writing may not be first rate but the subject matter is fascinating. Grab yourself a glass of bubbly and settle in for a rollicking tale of decadence and intrigue. A review from Random House, Inc: In an age of bolters—women who broke the rules
and fled their marriages—Idina Sackville was the most celebrated
of them all. Her relentless affairs, wild sex parties, and brazen flaunting
of convention shocked high society and inspired countless writers and
artists, from Nancy Mitford to Greta Garbo. But Idina’s compelling
charm masked the pain of betrayal and heartbreak. |
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