The Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth Century London
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This "funny, intelligent, witty, profound" (Andrew Roberts, New York Times bestselling author) look at the stylish and scandalous Elizabeth Chudleigh, Duchess of Kingston-a woman whose adventurous life led to an infamous bigamy trial that was bigger news in British society than the American War of Independence-provides a clear-eyed and fascinating look into the sumptuous Georgian Era. As maid of honor to the Princess of Wales, Elizabeth Chudleigh enjoyed a luxurious life in the inner circle of the Hanoverian court. With her extraordinary style and engaging wit, she both delighted and scandalized the press and public. She would later even inspire William Thackery when he was writing his classic Vanity Fair, providing the inspiration for the alluring social climber Becky Sharp. But Elizabeth's real story is more complex and surprising than anything out of fiction. A clandestine, candlelit wedding to the young heir to an earldom, a second marriage to a duke, a lust for diamonds and an electrifying appearance at a masquerade ball in a gossamer dress-it's no wonder that Elizabeth's eventual trial was a sensation. Charged with bigamy, an accusation she vehemently fought against, Elizabeth refused to submit to public humiliation and retire quietly. Perfect for fans of The Duchess and Women of Means, this long overdue and evocative biography reappraises Elizabeth's remarkable story, and out of the past comes an incredibly modern woman who defied society's expectations of her.
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Ostler, C. (2022). The Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth Century London. Unabridged. [United States], Simon & Schuster Audio.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Ostler, Catherine. 2022. The Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth Century London. [United States], Simon & Schuster Audio.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Ostler, Catherine, The Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth Century London. [United States], Simon & Schuster Audio, 2022.
MLA Citation (style guide)Ostler, Catherine. The Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth Century London. Unabridged. [United States], Simon & Schuster Audio, 2022.
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