Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857528049
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2024
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK


Description:
From the bestselling author of THE SECOND SIGHT OF ZACHARY CLOUDESLEY comes an illuminating historical novel about the extraordinary, adventurous life of Mary Wortley Montagu- pioneering writer, poet and feminist. For fans of MATRIX, MISS AUSTEN and HAMNET.



From the bestselling author of The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley, discover the illuminating historical novel about the extraordinary life of pioneering writer, poet and feminist, Mary Wortley Montagu.






'Witty, insightful and moving' Sunday Times



'This book is a triumph - vivid, exquisite, enthralling and revealing' Kate Griffin, author of Fyneshade




'Lusk conjures prose of a spell-binding elegance and charm - as charismatic as the woman who he brings so vividly into life upon the page' Essie Fox, author of The Fascination



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'I shall be a thousand different Marys and, in such manner, shall find the one I wish to be...'




Lady Mary Wortley Montagu longs for adventure, freedom and love, believing that only by truly living can she ever escape the stalking crow of Death...




An aristocratic woman in 18th century England is expected to act in certain ways. But Mary has never let society's expectations stifle her- she writes celebrated poetry and articles advocating for equality, as well as endless, often scandalous, letters to her many powerful friends.




However, Mary wants more from the world. Using her charm and connections, she engineers a job offer for her husband as ambassador to the