The Duchess Countess the woman who scandalized eighteenth-century London
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Middletown-Thrall Public Library District - Adult Large Type Nonfiction | LP 941.0709 OST | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Bristol, Elizabeth Chudleigh, -- Countess of, -- 1720-1788.
Countesses -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Great Britain -- History -- 1714-1837.
Kingston, Evelyn Pierrepont, -- Duke of, -- 1711-1773 -- Relations with women.
Large type books.
Mistresses -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Nobility -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Scandals -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century.
Trials (Bigamy) -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century.
Countesses -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Great Britain -- History -- 1714-1837.
Kingston, Evelyn Pierrepont, -- Duke of, -- 1711-1773 -- Relations with women.
Large type books.
Mistresses -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Nobility -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Scandals -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century.
Trials (Bigamy) -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century.
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Published
Waterville, Maine : Thorndike Press, 2022.
Format
Large Print
Physical Desc
667 pages (large print), 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits, genealogical tables ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"Discover the adventurous life of the stylish and scandalous Elizabeth Chudleigh, Duchess of Kingston--a woman whose infamous trial was bigger news in British society than the American War of Independence. "Bridgerton fans take note: For sheer incident and drama, Chudleigh's story rivals any episode of the popular Regency-era Netflix series. And it's all true" (The Washington Post). 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 Thackeray 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. "A superb, gripping, decadent, colorful biography that brings an extraordinary woman and a whole world blazingly to life" (Simon Sebag Montefiore, New York Times bestselling author), The Duchess Countess is perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Women of Means, and The Crown"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ostler, C. (2022). The Duchess Countess: the woman who scandalized eighteenth-century London (Large print edition.). Thorndike Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ostler, Catherine. 2022. The Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth-century London. Thorndike Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ostler, Catherine. The Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth-century London Thorndike Press, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ostler, Catherine. The Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth-century London Large print edition., Thorndike Press, 2022.
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