This work investigates the personal and professional relationship between the poet T. Sturge Moore and his cousin, the artist Marie Appia. Sylvia Legge, a biographer with an interest in the artistic circles of the early 20th century, utilizes personal correspondence and family records to reconstruct the dynamics of this familial and creative bond. The text argues that their mutual influence played a significant role in their respective artistic developments within the European cultural context.

Scholars of early 20th-century literature and art history view this text as a specialized resource for understanding the private lives of these two figures. Readers often note the focused nature of the research, which provides a niche look at the intersection of family ties and creative production.