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New York Times bestselling author Laurence Leamer reveals the complex web of relationships and scandalous true stories behind Truman Capote''s never-published final novel, Answered Prayers—the dark secrets, tragic glamour, and Capote''s ultimate betrayal of the group of female friends he called his swans.

“There are certain women,” Truman Capote wrote, “who, though perhaps not born rich, are born to be rich.” Barbara “Babe” Paley, Gloria Guinness, Marella Agnelli, Slim Hayward, Pamela Churchill, C. Z. Guest, Lee Radziwill (Jackie Kennedy’s sister)—they were the toast of midcentury New York, each beautiful and distinguished in her own way. Capote befriended them, received their deepest confidences, and ingratiated himself into their lives. Then, in one fell swoop, he betrayed them in the most surprising and startling way possible.

Bestselling biographer Laurence Leame

Capotes Women

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      Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
      Publication Date: 12/10/2021
      ISBN13: 9780593328088, 978-0593328088
      ISBN10: 0593328086
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      *National Bestseller*
      New York Times bestselling author Laurence Leamer reveals the complex web of relationships and scandalous true stories behind Truman Capote''s never-published final novel, Answered Prayers—the dark secrets, tragic glamour, and Capote''s ultimate betrayal of the group of female friends he called his swans.

      “There are certain women,” Truman Capote wrote, “who, though perhaps not born rich, are born to be rich.” Barbara “Babe” Paley, Gloria Guinness, Marella Agnelli, Slim Hayward, Pamela Churchill, C. Z. Guest, Lee Radziwill (Jackie Kennedy’s sister)—they were the toast of midcentury New York, each beautiful and distinguished in her own way. Capote befriended them, received their deepest confidences, and ingratiated himself into their lives. Then, in one fell swoop, he betrayed them in the most surprising and startling way possible.

      Bestselling biographer Laurence Leame

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