Bibliograph

The Duchess Countess, the woman who scandalized eighteenth-century London, Catherine Ostler

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The Duchess Countess, the woman who scandalized eighteenth-century London, Catherine Ostler

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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individual biography

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Duchess Countess

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1264107397

Responsibility statement

Catherine Ostler

Sub title

the woman who scandalized eighteenth-century London

Summary

Elizabeth Chudleigh lived a privileged life in 18th century England where she was part of the Hanoverian court as maid of honor to the Princess of Wales. Known for her style and wit, Elizabeth delighted and scandalized the press and public. She married twice: in secret to a young heir to an earldom and later to a duke. Eventually charged with bigamy, her trial was Georgian England's greatest courtroom spectacle. Yet what should have been her downfall led to greater fame and freedom as she defied society's expectations for women

Target audience

adult

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Woman who scandalized eighteenth-century London

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