The story of Jean Rhys, a writer from Dominica who moved to London and Paris, who found success but never happiness. Featuring commentary from Elaine Savory (Jean Rhys, Cambridge University Press) and Christine Pountney (The Guardian). Archival interviews from Jean's legendary editor Diana Athill and much more!

The story of Jean Rhys, a writer from Dominica who moved to London and Paris, who found success but never happiness. Featuring commentary from Elaine Savory (Jean Rhys, Cambridge University Press) and Christine Pountney (The Guardian). Archival interviews from Jean's legendary editor Diana Athill and much more!

The story of Jean Rhys, a writer from Dominica who moved to London and Paris, who found success but never happiness. Featuring commentary from Elaine Savory (Jean Rhys, Cambridge University Press) and Christine Pountney (The Guardian). Archival interviews from Jean's legendary editor Diana Athill and much more!

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A spy who used "sexpionage" to help win WWII, a pre-Dylan singer-songwriter who mysteriously disappeared, and a 24-year-old who discovered the cure for leprosy, only to have her title usurped and die months later: these are a few of the Cool Dead Women You Should Know.

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A spy who used "sexpionage" to help win WWII, a pre-Dylan singer-songwriter who mysteriously disappeared, and a 24-year-old who discovered the cure for leprosy, only to have her title usurped and die months later: these are a few of the Cool Dead Women You Should Know. Hosted by Blair and Erika Waters (a mother-daughter team brand new to podcasting) you can find us on Spotify and Itunes — with new episodes every other Thursday.

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