Fiona McCarthy

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Described as a 'brilliant biography of Byron,' McCarthy's work is cited for her characterization of Lady Caroline Lamb as 'the fan to end all fans.' The biography is clearly one of the main sources used by the hosts in constructing this episode's narrative.

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Referenced as one of 'two brilliant recent biographies of Byron' - the author wrote a biography of Lord Byron.

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Described as 'her great biography of Byron' when quoting her description of Byron's satirical attack on the literary establishment as 'an almost manic act of courage'