Lilian Pizzichini Libri

Part biography, part literary memoir, Dead Men's Wages is, like Lorna Sage's Bad Blood, a stunning book to inspire, haunt and move you.

New in paperback - 'I have always been a bird. A bit vulture, a bit eagle. I have looked the sun in its face. Born several times - dead several times so that I could be reborn from my ashes.' The extraordinary life of Mariella Novotny, a woman who links John F. Kennedy, the Profumo Affair & a well-known British film producer.

Exploring the tumultuous life of Jean Rhys, the narrative delves into her struggles with inner demons and external hardships. It traces her journey from Dominica to a British boarding school, highlighting the impact of her three failed marriages, the loss of her children, and her battle with alcoholism. The story emphasizes Rhys's brilliance and resilience, which ultimately saved her from the tragic fate of her most famous character, Bertha Rochester. Through this poignant examination, the book reveals the complexities of a fragile yet extraordinary mind.