Wonder and Intrigue

• Book: The Modern Salonnière
• Location: World
• Author: Saxon Henry

Review Author: DreamofVenice

Reading Saxon Henry’s new book feels like a best friend just took me by the hand to time-travel through history, alighting on the lives of fascinating creators; artists, poets, musicians, and writers. The tone of this lovely, intimate book is one of wonder and intrigue. The experiences that the author explores come from her deeply rooted belief in mining history for inspiration. Many of the brilliant people that Saxon writes about are familiar names and yet in every single essay there are expressive nuggets of information that only someone who was genuinely immersed in their lives would know.
The book is not only a panoply of captivating characters, but it is also a journey with literary stops in France, England, Italy, Africa, and Argentina. Saxon Henry also travels within the US, frequenting the libraries and museums where historic source material weaves its magically authentic spell. The author mentions that not unlike Edna St. Vincent Millay, there is not a train she wouldn’t take, especially if it led her into the past. We can only hope that she keeps traveling and will continue to write for her provocative modern salonnière.

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