Who is Jean Wharton (1887-1954) from Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch and what is their importance? Big_Sur_and_the_Oranges_of_Hieronymus_Bosch English & Literature Jean Wharton (1887-1954) | Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch

Henry Miller's great benefactor at his time of greatest need, Wharton in Feb. 1947 gives him the house that she has had built for herself on Partington Ridge, saying that he can pay her when good fortune strikes—and predicts that it will. Royalty money comes from Paris and Miller owns the house and three acres outright.