Description: Inspired by the actual biography of Lord Byron, Markovits reimagines Byron's marriage to the capable, intellectual, and tormented Annabella and the scandal that broke open their lives: Byron's incestuous relationship with his impetuous half-sister, Gus.
Brief description: Benjamin Markovits grew up in Texas and London, where he now lives. He teaches at the University of London. He contributes to the New York Times, The Paris Review, Granta, the Times Literary Supplement, and others.
Review Quotes: Eloquent...Annabella stands at the center of the narrative--a beautifully drawn character, portrayed with moral clarity as well as complexity.--Jay Parini "New York Times Book Review"