The Departure of a Friend and Teacher
Another sad post this week, I'm afraid. I have just learned of the passing from Covid of my dear friend and mentor when it comes to all things models, muses and courtesans of the 19th century—the beautiful, brilliant, and inimitable Laure Deratte. Laure is a major "character" in my upcoming book The Parisian Sp…
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