Book : The Duchess Countess The Woman Who Scandalized...

-Titulo Original : The Duchess Countess The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth-century London

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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. Review “The real-life tale of Elizabeth Chudleigh is begging for a Netflix adaptation, with shades of Jane Austen, Bridgerton, and a dash of The Scarlet Letter.” -The New York Times“Skillful and highly entertaining...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.” -Washington Post“A rich and compelling book, the fruit of deep and assiduous research.” -The Wall Street JournalWitty and engaging. -History Today, Books of the Year 2021“Paints a more sympathetic, feminist portrait of this Georgian-era antiheroine as a [woman] who navigated London society not through evil machinations but through charm, wit and an impulsive, irrepressible lust for life.” -The New York Post“A dazzling portrait of a woman and an age - I was gripped from start to finish.” -Antonia Fraser, bestselling author of Marie Antoinette: The Journey“What a superb, gripping, decadent, colorful biography that brings an extraordinary woman and a whole world blazingly to life. Filled new research, written so elegantly with empathy, passion and cool analysis, Duchess, Countess is an unforgettable, unputdownable read that seems both modern and historical, utterly relevant today - featuring a cast of characters from Marie Antoinette to Catherine the Great, but also the life of a woman who is both adventuress and victim, who achieved vast wealth and great notoriety, becoming one of Europes most famous women and the star of the most scandalous court case of the century. -Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of New York Times bestseller The Romanovs “Terrifically entertaining: if you liked Bridgerton, you’ll love this.” -The Week, Book of the Week (UK)“Before there was Becky Sharp, there was Elizabeth Chudleigh, Duchess of Kingston and the greatest social grifter of them all. She lives once again, thanks to Catherine Ostlers captivating biography. Definitely dangerous to know, pretty bad and quite possibly mad, theres no better fun to be had than a ringside seat at the tragi-comic circus that was her life.” -Amanda Foreman, author of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire“Although this book is a beautifully written and deeply researched life of one of the most remarkable women of the eighteenth century, it is also a scintillating portrait of an age. Since Elizabeth Chudleigh knew so many of Europe’s most talented, fascinating and import