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Poe & Fanny

This debut novel moves through the glittering social world of New York in the years before the Civil War, a time of parties, salons and literary rivalries. At its centre is one of America's most famous writers, whose personal life is as turbulent as his work. The story follows his relationships and romantic entanglements, showing how love and ambition can pull a gifted person in different directions. Readers interested in the period, the literary circles of the day and the lives behind famous names will find a richly detailed portrait here.

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