“And when I tell this story you might think, Weren’t you just a lovelorn hanger-on, clinging to people who were more interesting and more alive than you, just to feel something? To which I’d say, Oh, yes, absolutely.”

Oh boy, this book was gorgeous. I’ve really been enjoying these fictionalized versions of historical figures, and this one is probably my favorite. the chapters were separated into three different povs, and frankly i found that it worked incredibly well and resulted in a beautifully woven story. the conclusion of the story was a perfect tribute to life.