Author, historical nonfiction
Marlene Wagman-Geller is the author of four celebrated books of historical nonfiction. Her most recent, Behind Every Great Man: The Forgotten Women Behind the World’s Famous and Infamous, spotlights the remarkable stories of 40 captivating females, from Constance Lloyd (Mrs. Oscar Wilde) to Carolyn Adams (Mrs. Jerry Garcia), who stood behind their legendary partners and helped to humanize them, often at the cost of their own careers, reputations, and happiness. Her previous work includes And the Rest Is History: The Famous (and Infamous) First Meetings of the World’s Most Passionate Couples, Eureka!: The Surprising Stories Behind the Ideas That Shaped the World and Once Again to Zelda: The Stories Behind Literature’s Most Intriguing Dedications. Articles and reviews about her books have appeared in numerous outlets, including the New York Times, Associated Denver Post, Huffington Post, and the San Diego Tribune.
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