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The Lady in Red: An Eighteenth-Century Tale of Sex, Scandal, and Divorce
The Lady in Red An EighteenthCentury Tale of Sex Scandal and Divorce
Author: Hallie Rubenhold
She was a spirited young heiress. He was a handsome baronet with a promising career in government. The marriage of Lady Seymour Dorothy Fleming and Sir Richard Worsley had the makings of a fairy tale—but ended as one of the most scandalous and highly publicized divorces in history.In February 1782, England opened its newspapers to read the...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312359942
ISBN-10: 0312359942
Publication Date: 7/7/2009
Pages: 320
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Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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LauraJ avatar reviewed The Lady in Red: An Eighteenth-Century Tale of Sex, Scandal, and Divorce on + 35 more book reviews
This is a fascinating account of a true divorce case in eighteenth-century England. The first half of the book is very engaging, but the second half lags a bit. I found myself skimming through some of the chapters that focused on their lives after the scandal, especially his. However, this is still a great read for anyone interested in 18th century history.
reviewed The Lady in Red: An Eighteenth-Century Tale of Sex, Scandal, and Divorce on + 15 more book reviews
It is amazing that a woman had the nerve and ability to challenge her husband in seeking justice in the manner she did. While tame by todays standards, her behavior must have been shocking to the society of the time in which she lived. Great book about an amazing woman.


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