Publication Date: March 1, 2013 | Severn House Publishing | 256p
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Passion, jealousy, scandal and betrayal – a true-life
Regency Romance of the rise and fall of an extraordinary woman born
into extraordinary times. Growing up in a poverty-stricken, fatherless
household, Dorothy Jordan overcame her humble beginnings to become the
most famous comic actress of her day. It was while performing on Drury
Lane that Dorothy caught the eye of the Duke of Clarence, later to
become King William IV. Her twenty-year relationship with the Duke was
one of great happiness and domesticity, producing ten children. But
ultimately, Dorothy’s generous nature was her undoing and she was to be
cruelly betrayed by the man she loved.
Not a woman with whom I'm familiar. I'm sure this will make a fascinating read.
ReplyDeleteI too am unfamiliar with her -- I'm definitely going to have to get this book!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this woman either. I'm intrigued.
ReplyDeleteThe mix sounds glorious!
ReplyDeleteNot familiar with the story either, but that cover is far too dark /shallow comment
ReplyDeleteI love a story about a woman who managed to overcome her humble beginnings to become well known and wealthy. Many women in the past were so strong and to be able to do something like this in a definite "man's world," was a huge accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteI'm certainly looking forward to reading "The Duchess of Drury Lane." Thanks, Amy!
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