Odette Keun to Winifred Holtby

Reference No:
L WH/5/5.14/02/01b
Description:
Undated letter to Winifred Holtby from Odette Keun - discussing Wells' impending marriage, the fact that he had been unfaithful whilst living with Odette, wrongly blaming Odette for the break-down of their relationship and generally detailing Wells' failings; seen a lawyer and an agent; has told Wells if he marries without her consent she will publish all his letters (too erotic for English publication)to her since 1923 and write about their relationship; will not object to his marriage when she is on her feet again; discussing her work, use of leeches of phlebitis
Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
1 item
Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull Local Studies Library
Collection:
Winifred Holtby Collection