Augusta Leigh: Byron's Half-Sister by Michael Bakewell

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Augusta Leigh: Byron's Half-Sister by Michael Bakewell

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Summary

Augusta Leigh was the child of a scandal, (the elopement of Mad Jack Byron and the Marchioness of Carmathen) and scandal pursued her for the rest of her life. Her husband cheated the Prince of Wales, and she had an affair with her half-brother, Lord Byron.

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Augusta Leigh: Byron's Half-Sister by Michael Bakewell

The first biography of Augusta Leigh for over thirty years, this fascinating account draws on a wealth of new material from archives all over the country. It sheds new light not only on this remarkable and courageous woman, but on Georgian and Regency society and the life of the Court.

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ISBN 13 9780185619754
ISBN 10 0185619754
Title Augusta Leigh: Byron's Half-Sister
Author Michael Bakewell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Year published 2000-08-03
Number of pages 464
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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