Lillian and Dash

In "Lillian and Dash," author Sam Toperoff vividly reimagines the passionate and tumultuous relationship between renowned literary figures Dashiell Hammett and Lillian Hellman, spanning three dynamic decades. The novel presents a captivating narrative infused with the couple's intense personalities, artistic endeavors, and struggles against the backdrop of significant historical and cultural events, including Hollywood's golden age and the tumult of McCarthyism. Through a mix of writers, artists, and social revolutionaries, Toperoff captures the essence of their unique affair and its impact on their lives and work.