Death in a Prairie House: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Murders
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Review
“Death in a Prairie House is a compelling argument in support of the theory that the Taliesin tragedy profoundly affected not only the future lives of those directly involved (not the least of whom was considered to be the most influential and gifted architect of the time), but likely, the whole course and development of modern architecture.” --Craig Jacobsen, Taliesin Preservation, Inc.
“Drennan retells the story, sparing no details and judiciously placing them in the context of Wright’s legendary career and tangled personal life. . . . Memorable crime books are about revealing character, and this one’s best when plumbing the psyches of the murderer . . . and the self-absorbed genius who buried his grief in 45 more years of work.” --Harold Henderson, Chicago Reader
“William Drennan’s careful reconstruction of the events at Taliesin before, during, and after August 15, 1914, sheds new light on the tragic happenings of that day.” --Nancy Horan, author of Loving Frank
Review
“William Drennan’s careful reconstruction of the events at Taliesin before, during, and after August 15, 1914, sheds new light on the tragic happenings of that day.”—Nancy Horan, author of Loving Frank
“William R. Drennan retells the story, sparing no details and judiciously placing them in the context of Wright’s legendary career and tangled personal life. . . . Memorable crime books are about revealing character, and this one’s best when plumbing the psyches of the murderer . . . and the self-absorbed genius who buried his grief in 45 more years of work.”—Harold Henderson, Chicago Reader
“After [Frank Lloyd Wright’s and Mamah Borthwick Cheney’s] sojourn in Europe they settled in Wisconsin, where Frank designed his legendary prairie house Taliesin as their new home. It was an exercise in optimism that nearly destroyed them both. (William R. Drennan’s recent Death in a Prairie House offers a . . . detailed factual account of what transpired.)”—Janet Maslin, The New York Times
About the Author
William R. Drennan is professor emeritus of English at the University of Wisconsin–Baraboo/Sauk County and adjunct instructor in the Department of English at Appalachian State University, in Boone, North Carolina.
Customer Reviews
Death in a Prairie House
What you probably didn't know and, after reading, might wish you didn't. A real crime story; who knew such gruesome crime happened "way back then?" Nothing warm and fuzzy, but a good read.
Other Theories of the Taliesin Murders
After reading "Loving Frank" by Nancy Horan with my local book group, I
was intrigued with finding out more information regarding Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Murders. This book did provide some other thoughts and theories. It was well researched, but as with other infamous murders, there were many other possibilities in the midst of conflicting information. This book did present other theories regarding what actually happened.
Solving a Mystery
At last, thorough research and excellent investigative efforts permit a well-reasoned possible explanation of one of the most traumatic yet hitherto confusing events in Frank Lloyd Wright's life.
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