As Good as a Marriage by Jill Liddington

As Good as a Marriage by Jill Liddington

The authoritative sequel to Female Fortune, continuing the diaries of Anne Lister up to 1838, when she was at her most powerful. -- .

'This meticulous study of a key two-year period in the marriage of Anne Lister and Ann Walker is a must-read for scholars and fans alikeLiddington highlights key passages of the diaries and letters while providing invaluable context and commentary.'
Jen Manion, author of Female Husbands

‘Jill Liddington delivers a thorough analysis of the critical years following Anne Lister and Ann Walker’s union. Utilising her own transcription of Lister’s famously challenging “crypthand”, Liddington brings us into the room as the couple struggles against challenges from within and without. Whether you’re a fan of the BBC’s Gentleman Jack or an Anne Lister scholar, this book is not to be missed.’
Pat Esgate, organiser of the Anne Lister Birthday Weekend

'As Good as a Marriage continues the amazing Anne Lister/Gentleman Jack story. Jill Liddington’s excellent introduction and careful editing of letters and diaries for the mid-1830s gives access to the personal, business and political life of this powerful lesbian couple.'
Catherine Hall, co-author of Family Fortunes: Men and Women of the English Middle Class 1780–1850

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Jill Liddington is the author of Female Fortune: The Anne Lister Diaries 1833–36 (2022), and Vanishing for the Vote: Suffrage, Citizenship and the Battle for the Census (2014). She is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Leeds.

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ISBN 13	9781526176417
Title	As Good as a Marriage
Author	Jill Liddington
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Manchester University Press
Year published	2024-07-09
Number of pages	384
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.