Why I'm Not A Millionaire: The dazzling memoir of an extraordinary trailblazer

Nancy Spain was a celebrated and notorious writer and broadcaster of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. She was a lesbian and a crime novelist, and her memoir, WHY I AM NOT A MILLIONAIRE, was published in 1956. She was known for her wit, style, and fascinating detail, and after her death in 1964, Noel Coward commented that it was cruel that all that gaiety, intelligence, and vitality should be snuffed out.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2020
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

She was bold, she was brave, she was funny, she was feisty.
I owe her a great deal in leading the way. Sandi Toksvig, a renowned author, broadcaster, and role model, left an indelible mark on the world. While some may have perceived her as merely bohemian, others recognized her as an engaging and inspiring figure.


Independent:
Nancy Spain's classic memoir, Independent: The Remarkable Life of Nancy Spain, offers a captivating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who defied societal conventions. Born in the 1920s, Spain emerged as one of the most celebrated and notorious writers and broadcasters of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Hilarious, controversial, and brilliant, she lived openly as a lesbian, sharing a household with her two lovers and their various children. Despite facing legal challenges for her newspaper columns, Spain's wit, style, and fascinating detail made her a household name.


Crime Novelist:
In addition to her literary prowess, Spain was also a fantastic crime novelist. Her unique style, combining the acid wit of Dorothy Parker with the intricacy of plotting worthy of Agatha Christie, earned her a place among the top female crime thriller writers of all time. Her novel WHY I AM NOT A MILLIONAIRE, first published in 1956, showcases the same wit, style, and fascinating detail that made her a celebrated author.


Noel Coward's Tribute:
After Spain's tragic death in a plane crash in 1964, Noel Coward paid tribute to her remarkable life. He commented, "It is cruel that all that gaiety, intelligence, and vitality should be snuffed out, when so many bores and horrors are left living." Spain's legacy continues to inspire and captivate readers, reminding us of the power of individuality and the importance of living life on one's terms.

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 130 x 195 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474618458