Welcome to the 2nd Follower Appreciation Giveaway at Passages to the Past!
Not only is this is my way of showing all of you how grateful I am to have such amazingly smart, funny and awesome followers, but I also wanted to commemorate PTTP's 3rd Blogiversary, which I totally forgot about on June 5th (silly me). The past three years have been so much fun and I have you all to thank for that!
For this giveaway I am offering up a brand-spanking-new copy of Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire by Amanda Foreman. Foreman's non-fiction work on Georgina Cavendish, an 18th century trend-setter, fashionista and contemporary of Marie Antoinette, was the basis for the movie The Duchess, staring Kiera Knightly.
ABOUT THE BOOK
SYNOPSIS
The winner of Britain's prestigious Whitbread Prize and a bestseller there for months, this wonderfully readable biography offers a rich, rollicking picture of late-eighteenth-century British aristocracy and the intimate story of a woman who for a time was its undisputed leader.
Lady Georgiana Spencer was the great-great-great-great-aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales, and was nearly as famous in her day. In 1774, at the age of seventeen, Georgiana achieved immediate celebrity by marrying one of England's richest and most influential aristocrats, the Duke of Devonshire. Launched into a world of wealth and power, she quickly became the queen of fashionable society, adored by the Prince of Wales, a dear friend of Marie-Antoinette, and leader of the most important salon of her time. Not content with the role of society hostess, she used her connections to enter politics, eventually becoming more influential than most of the men who held office.
Her good works and social exploits made her loved by the multitudes, but Georgiana's public success, like Diana's, concealed a personal life that was fraught with suffering. The Duke of Devonshire was unimpressed by his wife's legendary charms, preferring instead those of her closest friend, a woman with whom Georgiana herself was rumored to be on intimate terms. For over twenty years, the three lived together in a jealous and uneasy ménage à trois, during which time both women bore the Duke's children—as well as those of other men.
Foreman's descriptions of Georgiana's uncontrollable gambling, all- night drinking, drug taking, and love affairs with the leading politicians of the day give us fascinating insight into the lives of the British aristocracy in the era of the madness of King George III, the American and French revolutions, and the defeat of Napoleon.
A gifted young historian whom critics are already likening to Antonia Fraser, Amanda Foreman draws on a wealth of fresh research and writes colorfully and penetratingly about the fascinating Georgiana, whose struggle against her own weaknesses, whose great beauty and flamboyance, and whose determination to play a part in the affairs of the world make her a vibrant, astonishingly contemporary figure.
Lady Georgiana Spencer was the great-great-great-great-aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales, and was nearly as famous in her day. In 1774, at the age of seventeen, Georgiana achieved immediate celebrity by marrying one of England's richest and most influential aristocrats, the Duke of Devonshire. Launched into a world of wealth and power, she quickly became the queen of fashionable society, adored by the Prince of Wales, a dear friend of Marie-Antoinette, and leader of the most important salon of her time. Not content with the role of society hostess, she used her connections to enter politics, eventually becoming more influential than most of the men who held office.
Her good works and social exploits made her loved by the multitudes, but Georgiana's public success, like Diana's, concealed a personal life that was fraught with suffering. The Duke of Devonshire was unimpressed by his wife's legendary charms, preferring instead those of her closest friend, a woman with whom Georgiana herself was rumored to be on intimate terms. For over twenty years, the three lived together in a jealous and uneasy ménage à trois, during which time both women bore the Duke's children—as well as those of other men.
Foreman's descriptions of Georgiana's uncontrollable gambling, all- night drinking, drug taking, and love affairs with the leading politicians of the day give us fascinating insight into the lives of the British aristocracy in the era of the madness of King George III, the American and French revolutions, and the defeat of Napoleon.
A gifted young historian whom critics are already likening to Antonia Fraser, Amanda Foreman draws on a wealth of fresh research and writes colorfully and penetratingly about the fascinating Georgiana, whose struggle against her own weaknesses, whose great beauty and flamboyance, and whose determination to play a part in the affairs of the world make her a vibrant, astonishingly contemporary figure.
GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
- To enter, please leave a comment below and include your email address (only comments with email addresses will be entered in the giveaway).
- Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY!
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- Giveaway ends on July 15th (MY BIRTHDAY!).GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
I have always been fascinated by Georgianna and would love to win this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Oh, I've been wanting to read this since I saw the film with Keira Knightley!
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I absolutely love this time period and find there are so many interesting people to read and learn about. Looking forward to reading this book.
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Connie Fischer
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Would love to read this. I enjoyed the movie The Duchess
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I've never read anything by Amanda Foreman and this sounds like a good one to start with! I also really enjoy the book reviews you do.
ReplyDeleteI follow you with Google Reader as well and just asked to join your FB page. I also just posted a link on my own FB page to this giveaway.
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Georgiana is sucha wonderful historical figure. I've always wanted this book. I follow you and I posted the giveaway on my sidebar on my blog. http://themusingsofabookjunkie.blogspot.com/
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Would love to win this book. I like to dig as deep as I can into historical stuff. I'm very new to the whole thing. So every little bit helps.
ReplyDeleteThis one looks like a good read about an interesting woman. I would love to win a copy!
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Great giveaway!! I have not read anything about Georgiana.
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Thanks for the giveaway, and happy early birthday!
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She certainly led an interesting life, based on what was depicted in the movie. I've yet to read up on her.
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I'm a GFC follower and signed up for your FB group
Thanks for the opportunity.
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Well, you know I follow like a good goat.
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and happy blogoversary!
Looks like a fascinating book! I follow you and I just asked to join the FB Group.
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All the books you highlight look awesome!
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Thank you for the giveaway!
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Sounds like a good read and you have been kind enough to open it to International entries so please enter me.
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Thank you for making this open to every one. As a New Zealander I really appreciate that. I have just become a follower,your blog is so interesting.
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I've wanted to read this book since I saw The Duchess. Thank you for the giveaway. Your blog is my favorite - the perfect mix of news, reviews, interesting tidbits and gorgeous covers.
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Thanks for the giveaway! I'm a follower
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This sounds really fantastic, I loved the movie.
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I love reading about history and different time periods. Please enter me in contest. I am a follower and email subscriber. Tore923@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog in a Goodreads post and am so happy to have found you! I expect my TBR list to expand beyond control now!
ReplyDelete+1 If I win this giveaway it will be my first Amanda Foreman read!
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Ah, I heard about this book ages ago but totally forgot I wanted to get it! Enter me please!
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+5 I'm now a Follower.
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I have always been a huge follower of Princess Diana from the first time she "came on the scene." Her life was amazing yet way too short, however the legacy and her two wonderful sons that she left will always be with us. I have read everything I can get my hands on about her and her family. Thus, I am truly "itching" to read this novel. In addition, let me say today: Happy 50th Birthday, Diana. You will never be forgotten.
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I would really love to win this book! I have been looking all over for a good novel about Georgiana!
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Ooh, I'd love to read this -- thanks for another great giveaway Amy!
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Hello from Argentina! and thank you for this opportunity!!!!
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I have always loved reading about this time period and would love to read this book. Thanks for entering me in the Giveaway!
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I would love to win this contest. Also, I'm already a follower so I'll gladly take those 5 extra entries. :-) Thanks!!! snowflakes2hotcakes {at} gmail {dot} com
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I've wanted to read this book for awhile but my library doesn't have it so I've put off reading it so far!
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I've been wanting to read this one, thanks for the chance to win it!
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I would love to read about this controversal woman.
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Holy cow 3 years!! Congrats!
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Thanks for the giveaway & Happy Early Birthday!!!!!
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Thanks for making this giveaway international - I love that I can enter, especially since I love non-fiction historical books, especially when they detail the life of an individual. Georgianna is really interesting, and has been for me ever since I saw the film (I love Keira Knightley to bits, anyway!).
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Thank you for including me. I would love to read about Georgiana's interesting life.
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sounds great! can't wait to read it :D
ReplyDeleteJust loved the movie "The Duchess" and would love to read this book and find out more about the relationship between the woman...just don't know how they remained friends! Thanks for thinking of us as always Amy! Fondly, Roberta
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Yes I'm a follower of PthP and a fan of PthP on facebook.
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Just shared this giveaway on Facebook and Twitter.
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I would love to win this book !
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I have been dying to read this book since I first saw the movie! I would love to win this book.
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I discovered your blog on GoodReads through the Historical Fictionistas forum. So glad I did - I love good book recommendations! I'm a new follower.
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I would love to read this book, her life story sounds amazing. Please count me in, thank you.
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I'm still disappointed in myself that I never saw the movie. I'm sure I would (and eventually will) love it. And I just became a follower
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Another great looking historical book that I would love to win!!
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Please enter me in the contest. I am a follower of the blog, +5, and a member of the FB group, +3.
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Sounds a fantastic read. Please enter me.
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