PEGGY

Rebecca Lowman presents this provocative novel based on Peggy Guggenheim's diary and other historical sources. Lowman's thoughtful pace serves the narrative well as the listener experiences Peggy's reminiscences of her unconventional life and accomplishments. Because of her inherited wealth, Guggenheim was able to live a flamboyant bohemian existence, but Lowman also depicts her hidden vulnerability due to the early death of her beloved father and her insecurity about her own appearance. As Peggy attracts an eclectic collection of associates, lovers, husbands, and art, Lowman provides subtle characterizations for many of them. Lowman does best with the voice of Peggy herself as she matures into the focused, confident collector who shared her contemporary art with the world. N.M.C. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2024]