Elaine P. reviewed on 8/1/2007 + 27 more book reviews

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A fascinating account of the woman who posed for John Singer Sargent's most famous portrait, Portrait of Madam X. Virginie Avegno was born on her grandmother's plantation outside of New Orleans and then moved with her mother and sister to Paris to escaspe the Civil War - where she became a renowned beauty - the talk of the town. A great read based on historical fact.

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