I Used to Live Here Once

This compelling biography offers an intimate and insightful look into the life of Jean Rhys, the acclaimed author of Wide Sargasso Sea, exploring her troubled yet fiercely independent spirit. It delves into Rhys’s turbulent experiences—from her Caribbean childhood and years in Paris and England to her struggles with adversity, addiction, and personal turmoil—revealing how these shaped her groundbreaking writing. Uncovering forgotten details, including her time on the remote island of Dominica, the biography presents a nuanced portrait of a complex, resilient woman whose wit, vulnerability, and dark humor continue to inspire.