Send us a textIn 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 FrenchThe Gilded Edge: Two Audacious Women and the Cyanide Love Triangle That Shook America by Catherine PrendergastCarmel-by-the-Sea, California Charles Loomis“The Spanish Girl” by Nora May FrenchGeorge SterlingThe Bohemian ClubAmbrose BierceLost Ladies of Lit episode on Charmian Kittredge London with Iris DunkleJack LondonThe Huntington Library Harry Lafler “Ave Atque Vale” by Algernon Charles Swinburne“Ave Atque Vale” by Nora May FrenchSupport the showFor episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comSubscribe to our substack newsletter. Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast

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