Biography of X

When X, an iconoclastic artist, writer, and polarising shape-shifter, dies suddenly, her widow, alongside her overwhelming grief, throws herself into crafting the biography of the enigmatic woman she had deified. X was acknowledged as a significant creative force of her time, but she was enigmatic, keeping an iron grip on her personal history. In fact, even her wife, CM, was unaware of crucial details such as X's birthplace. Determined to uncover these mysteries, CM embarks on a journey of intense discovery that opens a Pandora’s box of secrets, betrayals, and devastation. CM’s exploration leads her to delve deeply into the storied history of the Southern Territory, a fascist theocracy that seceded from the rest of the country following World War II, only to be compelled into a fraught reunification in contemporary times. This counter-factual backdrop serves as the perfect setting for a masterfully woven literary adventure. The narrative is complemented by original images curated by CM, showcasing her profound connection to X and her relentless pursuit of understanding. Biography of X meticulously follows the grieving CM as she attempts to piece together the multifaceted life of X, tracing her wife’s nomadic experiences across decades and continents, from Europe to the fractured remnants of America. Throughout this journey, CM navigates X’s complex relationships and intense encounters with notable figures such as David Bowie, Tom Waits, Susan Sontag, and Kathy Acker. As CM gets closer to unravelling the grand scope of X’s artistic vision, she confronts the staggering breadth of her wife's deceits, ultimately revealing a truth far crueller than she could have imagined. Pulsating with suspense and intellectual intrigue, Biography of X plunges into the depths of grief, love, and the essence of art. It introduces an unforgettable character and exposes the frailty of the narratives we construct about ourselves. This epic tale is sure to capture the minds and hearts of readers, offering a profound and gripping exploration of human emotion and artistic legacy.