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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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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Basil Street Blues
- Subtitle
- A Memoir
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Holroyd
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 338
- ISBN13
- 9780393321746
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- 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.