HIATUS ENCORE: Nora May French with Catherine Prendergast

Send us a text In this encore presentation, we’re reviving a literary suicide scandal that took place among some of the biggest names in the West Coast’s early 20th century bohemian society. Joining us to discuss lost poet Nora May French and her life—and death—is Catherine Prendergast, author of the riveting book The Gilded Edge: Two Audacious Women and the Cyanide Love Triangle That Shook America.  Discussed in this episode:  Nora May French The Gilded Edge: Two Audacious Women and the Cyanide Love Triangle That Shook America by Catherine Prendergast Carmel-by-the-Sea, California  Charles Loomis “The Spanish Girl” by Nora May French George Sterling The Bohemian Club Ambrose Bierce Lost Ladies of Lit episode on Charmian Kittredge London with Iris Dunkle Jack London The Huntington Library  Harry Lafler  “Ave Atque Vale” by Algernon Charles Swinburne “Ave Atque Vale” by Nora May French Support the show For episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.com Subscribe to our substack newsletter. Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast