It was the divorce that scandalized Georgian England . . .
She was a spirited young heiress. He was a handsome baronet with a promising career in government. Their marriage had the makings of a fairy tale but ended as one of the most salacious and highly publicized divorces in history.
For over two hundred years the story of Lady Worsley, her vengeful husband, and her lover, George Maurice Bisset, lay forgotten. Now Hallie Rubenhold, in her impeccably researched book, throws open a window to a rarely seen view of Georgian England, one colored by passion, adventure, and the defiance of social convention. The Worsleys' story, their struggles and outrageous lifestyle, promises to shock even modern audiences.
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Hallie Rubenhold is a historian and
broadcaster and an authority on British eighteenth-century social history. She
has written two works of nonfiction to critical acclaim: The Convent
Garden Ladies and Lady Worsley’s Whim.In addition
to writing books, articles, and reviews, Hallie regularly appears on television
in the United Kingdom as an expert contributor to documentaries. She lives in
London with her husband.
Pearl Hewitt is an award-winning British voice actor known for her distinctive, smooth, and flawless voice. She has produced a large body of voice-over work, with customers ranging from small businesses to global corporations.