Lives Like Loaded Guns

The narrative explores the tumultuous love affair between Austin Dickinson and Mabel Todd in 1882, which sparked a lasting feud within the Dickinson family. Award-winning biographer Gordon delves into the complexities and repercussions of this relationship, revealing how it altered the lives of those involved and continues to resonate in the present. The book intricately examines themes of love, betrayal, and familial conflict against the backdrop of the Dickinson legacy.