Black Venus by James MacManus

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The poet Baudelaire's real-life affair with the beautiful Haitian cabaret singer Jeanne Duval forms the basis of this novel. Their drug- and absinthe-soaked romance in 19th-century Paris will inspire his finest verse, and lead to a scandalous trial for obscenity. Publisher: Duckworth Overlook Year: 2014 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780715648476 Condition: Near Mint Note: This image is from a stock photo and may differ from the actual cover. Show more