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Dorothy Richardson is barely above poverty when she?s invited for a weekend with a childhood friend who has recently married a writer on the brink of fame. His name is H.G. Wells. They call him Bertie. Dorothy notices his grey-blue eyes taking her in, signaling approval. He tells her he and Jane are free to take lovers, and Dorothy free-falls into an affair with Bertie. Then a beautiful new boarder arrives at the house. Amidst the personal dramas, Dorothy finds her voice as a writer.,
About the Author
Born in London, Louisa Treger began her career as a classical violinist. She studied at the Royal College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music, and worked as a freelance orchestral player and teacher.
Louisa subsequently turned to literature, gaining a First Class degree and a PhD in English at University College London, where she focused on early twentieth century women's writing.
Married with three children, she lives in London.
