Peggy by Rebecca Godfey
Venice, 1958. Peggy Guggenheim, the heiress turned renowned art collector, relaxes in the sun at her white marble palazzo on the Grand Canal. As she reflects on her extraordinary journey, she recalls her transition from a sheltered life with her traditional New York family to becoming a pioneering and independent iconoclast.
Peggy, the daughter of two prominent Jewish families, experiences a dramatic shift at fourteen when her cherished father perishes aboard the Titanic. This tragedy ignites her quest for a life filled with passion and personal freedom, driving her to believe in art's transformative power. As Peggy navigates the glamorous yet sexist and antisemitic art scenes of New York and Europe, she encounters numerous men who are captivated by her charm and wealth, yet underestimate her intellect, talent, and vision. Throughout her journey, Peggy grapples with her loyalty to her family while striving to escape their restrictive and elitist expectations, all while managing the unexpected challenges that come with immense wealth.
Venice, 1958. Peggy Guggenheim, the heiress turned renowned art collector, relaxes in the sun at her white marble palazzo on the Grand Canal. As she reflects on her extraordinary journey, she recalls her transition from a sheltered life with her traditional New York family to becoming a pioneering and independent iconoclast.
Peggy, the daughter of two prominent Jewish families, experiences a dramatic shift at fourteen when her cherished father perishes aboard the Titanic. This tragedy ignites her quest for a life filled with passion and personal freedom, driving her to believe in art's transformative power. As Peggy navigates the glamorous yet sexist and antisemitic art scenes of New York and Europe, she encounters numerous men who are captivated by her charm and wealth, yet underestimate her intellect, talent, and vision. Throughout her journey, Peggy grapples with her loyalty to her family while striving to escape their restrictive and elitist expectations, all while managing the unexpected challenges that come with immense wealth.
Venice, 1958. Peggy Guggenheim, the heiress turned renowned art collector, relaxes in the sun at her white marble palazzo on the Grand Canal. As she reflects on her extraordinary journey, she recalls her transition from a sheltered life with her traditional New York family to becoming a pioneering and independent iconoclast.
Peggy, the daughter of two prominent Jewish families, experiences a dramatic shift at fourteen when her cherished father perishes aboard the Titanic. This tragedy ignites her quest for a life filled with passion and personal freedom, driving her to believe in art's transformative power. As Peggy navigates the glamorous yet sexist and antisemitic art scenes of New York and Europe, she encounters numerous men who are captivated by her charm and wealth, yet underestimate her intellect, talent, and vision. Throughout her journey, Peggy grapples with her loyalty to her family while striving to escape their restrictive and elitist expectations, all while managing the unexpected challenges that come with immense wealth.