In the Special Collection of Biographies at Kensington Central Library, we are commemorating the centenary of the death of Marcel Proust on November 18th. In this episode, Claudia looks at a fascinating figure who frequented the glamorous world of La Belle Epoque which Proust described in his novels.  Discover the bizarre life of Therese Humbert, through a dip into Hilary Spurling's biography La Grande Therese.  Swindler and conwoman extraordinaire, Therese built a sparkling world and drew many of the great and good into it - when it was discovered that it was built on an intricate web of lies, her downfall was catastrophic.  You can see our display on Proust and his world in Kensington Central Library, and follow our blog at https://rbkclibraries.wordpress.com/2022/11/13/biographies-from-the-basement-marcel-proust/