Audrey Clare Farley is a historian of twentieth-century American fiction and culture. Her work delves into the intricate connections between literature and societal currents, exploring the heart of the American narrative. Farley examines themes of identity, history, and social change through careful analysis of fiction. Her essays have appeared in leading publications, offering insightful perspectives on American culture.
For readers of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and The Phantom of Fifth Avenue, a page-turning drama of fortunes, eugenics and women's reproductive rights framed by the sordid court battle between Ann Cooper Hewitt and her socialite mother.