Swan Song
Book description
WINNER OF THE McKITTERICK PRIZE
LONGLISTED FOR THE 2019 WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION
SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOLDSBORO BOOKS GLASS BELL AWARD
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To the outside world, they were the icons…
Why read it?
1 author picked Swan Song as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
If you enjoy a long novel, gossip, and the dark side of life, then look no further.
Based on the true story of the women whom Truman Capote called ‘his swans,’ and who deserted him after he had published an indiscreet short story about their lives in Esquire, Swan Song is filled with socialite glitters and cocktails. From meals eaten on planes to the high-end restaurants of New York City, food and drinks are key to the novel’s development.
My personal highlight is the account of Babe Paley’s last meal, which was served after her funeral and which she…
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