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A sweeping, scintillatingly original, exciting exploration of writer, spy, power player, lover Aphra Behn' Kate Williams, historian and author of Rival Queens: The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots


''Hilton to showcase[s] her skill for both historical and detective work and compelling, evocative writing . . . A sparkling and eye-opening account . . . compelling to read [and] refreshingly transparent . . . Her fresh ideas could open up exciting paths for future scholars'' BBC History Magazine


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A CLANDESTINE AFFAIR

Whereas the Lady Henrietta Berkeley has been absent from her Father''s house since the 20th August last past . . .

AN OUTRAGEOUS ELOPEMENT

. . . and is not yet known where she is, nor whether she is alive or dead.
STOLEN LETTERS, SCHEMING SERVANTS

These are to give notice That whoever shall find her, so that

The Scandal of the Century

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      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 01/09/2024
      ISBN13: 9781405953320, 978-1405953320
      ISBN10: 1405953322
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A sweeping, scintillatingly original, exciting exploration of writer, spy, power player, lover Aphra Behn' Kate Williams, historian and author of Rival Queens: The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots


      ''Hilton to showcase[s] her skill for both historical and detective work and compelling, evocative writing . . . A sparkling and eye-opening account . . . compelling to read [and] refreshingly transparent . . . Her fresh ideas could open up exciting paths for future scholars'' BBC History Magazine


      ----

      A CLANDESTINE AFFAIR

      Whereas the Lady Henrietta Berkeley has been absent from her Father''s house since the 20th August last past . . .

      AN OUTRAGEOUS ELOPEMENT

      . . . and is not yet known where she is, nor whether she is alive or dead.
      STOLEN LETTERS, SCHEMING SERVANTS

      These are to give notice That whoever shall find her, so that

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