A Letter from Paris: A true story of hidden art, lost romance, and family reclaimed

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Louisa Deasey

A Letter from Paris

A true story of hidden art, lost romance, and family reclaimed

Louisa Deasey

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Scribe Publications
03 September 2018

Biography: literary; Memoirs; History; Archaeology; Travel writing; Biography - Australian

The letters, dated 1949, detail a passionate affair between Louisa's father, Denison, and Coralie's grandmother, Michelle, in post-war London. They spark Louisa to find out more about her father, who died when she was six.

From the seemingly simple question 'Who was Denison Deasey?' follows a trail of discovery that leads Louisa to the libraries of Melbourne and the streets of London, to the cafes and restaurants of Paris and a poet's villa in the south of France. From her father's secret service in World War II to his relationships with some of the most famous bohemian artists in postwar Europe, Louisa unearths a portrait of a fascinating man, both at the epicenter and the mercy of the social and political currents of his time.

A Letter from Paris is about the stories we tell ourselves, and the secrets the past can uncover. A compelling tale of inheritance and creativity, loss and reunion, it shows the power of the written word to cross the bridges of time.

By: Louisa Deasey
Imprint: Scribe Publications
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
ISBN: 9781925713312
ISBN 10: 1925713318
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 03 September 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Louisa Deasey is a Melbourne-based writer who has published widely, including work in Overland, Vogue, The Australian, and The Saturday Age. Her first memoir, Love and Other U-Turns, was nominated for the Nita B. Kibble Award for women writers.

Reviews for A Letter from Paris: A true story of hidden art, lost romance, and family reclaimed

`A Letter from Paris is a sobering reminder of the ease with which our stories can be warped by the prevailing attitudes of the time – and the crucial importance of archives in the preservation of lives and literature.’ —Marion Rankine, The Guardian `Enchanting.’ —The New Daily `An amazing story which gave me tingles.’ —Carla Coulson, author of Paris Tango and Italian Joy `A beautiful celebration of the profound healing power of stories shared.’ —Karina Machado, author of Spirit Sisters `An enchanting memoir that will stay with you long after you close the book.’ —Rebecca Raisin, bestselling author of the Little Paris Collection