Bloomsbury Ballerina: Lydia Lopokova, Imperial Dancer and Mrs John Maynard Keynes
Judith Mackrell has used her resources to rescue the ballerina from an undeserved obscurity CONTEMPORARY REVIEW In this lovingly crafted biography, Judith Mackrell restores to life a colourful bohemian character... a warm memorial to an almost-forgotten star OBSERVER Mackrell captures the fizz of Lopokova's personality, her lovability, and makes her come alive. -- Alison Light LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS a superb new biography...Mackrell, with her insider's knowledge of ballet and theatre, lovingly recreates Lydia's many worlds GAY & LESBIAN REVIEW Thorough and absorbing GOOD BOOK GUIDE