Scoundrel time

In 1952, Lillian Hellman faced the House Committee on Un-American Activities, a terrifying experience that brought devastating controversy and personal loss. This memoir recounts her defiance in refusing to incriminate herself or others, avoiding trial but enduring severe consequences. Hellman's story features a remarkable cast, including her lover Dashiell Hammett, famous friends, and the 'scoundrels'—ruthless politicians and their compliant associates—who shaped this dark period in American history.