Dorothy Wellesley was a poet, gardener, traveller and heiress; she was also bisexual and a rebel. She became the lover of Vita Sackville-West, wrecking her marriage to the Duke of Wellington. She was the intimate friend of W.B. Yeats in his final years. On the fringes of the Bloomsbury Group, she had a unique view of these iconic writers and artists.

Blue Eyes and a Wild Spirit, written by Dorothy's granddaughter Jane Wellesley, draws on unpublished material, including private Wellesley family papers and hitherto unknown source materials. This is a riveting biography of a complex and fascinating woman.

About the Author

Jane Wellesley is a writer and producer and the granddaughter of Dorothy Wellesley. Her first book, Wellington: A Journey Through My Family, was published to critical acclaim in 2008. She became an independent producer in 1984, first running Antelope Films, and then jointly running and owning Warner Sisters Film and TV until 2002. Throughout her career she has served on various production industry organisations and is a Founder of The Marie Colvin Journalists' Network. She lives in London.

Reviews

A tender, warm biography... A story for our times.

* The Independent *

A fascinating, reckless and maverick member of one of the nation's most famous families.

An extraordinary woman, an extraordinary life. This is an engaging study - a treat of a book.

Book Information
ISBN 9781914518232
Author Jane Wellesley
Format Hardback
Page Count 448
Imprint Sandstone Press Ltd
Publisher Sandstone Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 634g