In Wilde’s Women, Eleanor Fitzsimons reminds us of the many writers, actresses, political activists, professional beauties and aristocratic ladies who helped shape the life and legend of the era’s greatest wit, esthete and sexual martyr . . . provide[s] a potted biography of the multitalented writer and gay icon . . . highly enjoyable. — The Washington Post

Oscar Wilde's life (1854–1900) has often been examined through his relationships with men, but less has been said about the place of women in his life. Researcher and journalist Fitzsimons has corrected that, showing that Wilde cultivated friendships and collaborated with intelligent, often unconventional, women...A well-written, deeply researched, and detailed biographical portrait of the many women in Wilde's life, from his mother and wife to actresses and socialites. — Library Journal

A brisk, sympathetic look at an understudied aspect of Wilde's eventful life. — Kirkus

Full of fascinating detail and anecdotes WILDE'S WOMEN relates the untold story of how the writer played a vitally sympathetic role on behalf of many women and how they supported him in the midst of a Victorian society in the process of changing forever. — Irish American News

Fitzsimons brilliantly calls attention to the progressive ideas and beliefs which drew the most daring and interesting women of the time to his side. The depth and painstaking care of Fitzsimons’ research is a fitting tribute to Wilde’s fascinating life and exquisite writing – and really, what better compliment is there than that? — High Voltage Magazine