Carol Matthau (Walter's wife) claimed that she was the inspiration for this Truman Capote heroine
The depraved spender is his wife of 34 years, Carol Matthau, a socialite who 
claims to be Truman Capote's inspiration for Holly Golightly in... [DOC] [TLE] Among the Porcupines: Matthau Carol: 9781857970470: Books ... [PAR] Among the Porcupines: Matthau Carol: 9781857970470: Books - Amazon.ca.