Bloomsbury Ballerina

''Mackrell''s enthralling biography restores Lydia Lopokova to her rightful position centre-stage'' DAILY MAIL

''Superb ... Mackrell, with her insider''s knowledge of ballet and theatre, lovingly recreates Lydia''s many worlds'' GAY & LESBIAN REVIEW

''A hugely entertaining and informative study of the Ballets Russes star'' SPECTATOR

Born in 1891 in St Petersburg, Lydia Lopokova lived a long and remar...