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Discover the adventurous life of the stylish and scandalous Elizabeth Chudleigh Duchess of Kingstona 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 Chudleighs story rivals any episode of the popular Regencyera Netflix series And its 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 Elizabeths 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 dressits no wonder that Elizabeths 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
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