I must say I really enjoyed this book. Through this book, I have learned that the great Mark Twain was a bit of a rogue and a rake. My eyes have been opened as this book took me through his life with Isabel as his secretary. Martyring herself for his love and affection. As well, as the dysfunctional dynamics between him and his family. Especially, where Clara and Jean were concerned. His mercurial and sometimes borderline eccentric behavior. The contradictions between Mark Twain and Samuel Clemens. The rash and vindictive behavior of Clara, Katy the maid, who was just mean and obviously very resentful and jealous of Isabel. The Lion who could dish it out but not take it. Yes, this book has shed some new light on America's famous author. This book has changed my opinion of the man and not in a good way. I didn't like the vicious smear campaign that he and Clara put Isabel through after her years of faithful service. And still she said not a word to malign him. Martyr ir Saint?You tell me. I was also surprised by Helen Keller's actions towards Anne Sullivan's husband. All in all,... a very compelling book. A definite must read!