Michael Farquhar

About the Author

Michael Farquhar is a master storyteller of history's darker and more eccentric corners, delighting readers with his witty explorations of scandals, follies, and forgotten figures that bring the past to vivid, often hilarious life. A former writer and editor at The Washington Post, Farquhar has carved out a niche blending meticulous research with irreverent humor, uncovering the human frailties behind grand historical narratives. His books reveal the shocking indiscretions of royalty, the misadventures of American icons, and the grim ironies of infamous days, proving that truth is indeed stranger—and far more entertaining—than fiction. With a keen eye for the absurd, Farquhar invites us to revel in the mishaps and mischief that shaped our world, making history accessible and endlessly fascinating for curious minds everywhere.