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2023's best books: Victorian sex, apocalypse and Prince Harry

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Celebrity Memoirs and the Unconventional 'Erotic Vagrancy'

This chapter explores the prevalence of celebrity memoirs, discussing notable examples like Britney Spears and Barbara Streisand. It also delves into the unconventional book 'Erotic Vagrancy' by Roger Lewis, which challenges traditional biographical claims about Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. The chapter highlights wild rumors within the book, including the suggestion of murder, while examining sensational aspects such as Elizabeth Taylor's 40th birthday party and Richard Burton's relationship with a paternal figure.

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