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Basil Street Blues

A Memoir

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338 pages
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12 hours

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The memoir delves into the author's exploration of his family's unexpected and complex history, uncovering a mix of English nobility and Scandinavian roots. Through old photographs and contrasting parental narratives, he reveals a tapestry of dramatic events, including fires, suicides, and unfulfilled desires, alongside whispers of an Indian tea fortune. This candid account serves as both a personal journey and a reflection on the art of biography, showcasing the intricacies of ordinary and extraordinary lives.

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Basil Street Blues, Michael Holroyd

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2001
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