Marly Youmans
Author of fourteen books, Marly Youmans has been called “the best-kept secret among contemporary American writers” (Books & Culture). Her recent novels are GLIMMERGLASS (“resonant, beautiful”—Margo Lanagan) and A DEATH AT THE WHITE CAMELLIA ORPHANAGE (“controlled lyrical passion...the finest, and the truest period novel I’ve read in years”—Lucius Shepard). Recent poetry books include a long narrative, THALIAD (“mesmerizing…a work of genius”—Lee Smith), and two collections, THE FOLIATE HEAD and THE THRONE OF PSYCHE. Learn more at thepalaceat2.blogspot.com.