Marah, the Pythoness
Marah Deane is known as "The Pythoness" because a tame python is her constant companion. She has many suitors, and finally chooses wealthy John Sewell. Becoming ambitious to have a portrait ... Read allMarah Deane is known as "The Pythoness" because a tame python is her constant companion. She has many suitors, and finally chooses wealthy John Sewell. Becoming ambitious to have a portrait painted in which Marah appears fondling her serpent pet, Sewell writes to his young artist... Read allMarah Deane is known as "The Pythoness" because a tame python is her constant companion. She has many suitors, and finally chooses wealthy John Sewell. Becoming ambitious to have a portrait painted in which Marah appears fondling her serpent pet, Sewell writes to his young artist friend Jules Lestrange, offering him the commission. Jules lives with his mother Prudence... Read all