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The Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth-Century London

The Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth-Century London

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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.
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ISBN: 9781982179731

Published Date: January 1, 2021

Publisher: Atria Books

Language: English

Page Count: 417

Size: 9.35" l x 6.35" w x 1.37" h