The receipt inside the front cover tells me I bought this from St Gemma's Hospice charity shop in Otley in February 2014, so I think it's about time I got around to reading it!

Amazon Editorial Review: "This is the story of someone who - almost - wasn't there; who vanished into thin air. Her names, dates, family and experiences very nearly disappeared from the record for good. 'Claire Tomalin's multi-award-winning story of the life of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens is a remarkable work of biography and historical revisionism. It not only returns the neglected actress to her rightful place in history, but provides a compelling and truthful portrait of the great Victorian novelist.' A biography of high scholarship and compelling detective work' - Melvyn Bragg, Independent."

Fascinating! Well written and meticulously researched by a methodical and entertaining biographer!

Left on the bookshelves in the cafe area downstairs while enjoying an evening of English country dancing upstairs. Please be prepared to make a donation to village funds - thank you.

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