{"product_id":"duchess-countess-the-woman-who-scandalized-eighte-paperback","title":"Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighte (Paperback)","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis “scintillating story superbly told” (\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e, London) explores the adventurous life of the stylish and scandalous Elizabeth Chudleigh, Duchess of Kingston—a woman whose infamous trial was bigger news in British society than the American War of Independence—and provides a clear-eyed and fascinating look into the sumptuous Georgian Era.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs maid of honor to the Princess of Wales, Elizabeth Chudleigh enjoyed a luxurious life in the inner circle of the Hanoverian court. With her extraordinary style and engaging wit, she both delighted and scandalized the press and public. She would later even inspire William Thackeray when he was writing his classic \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e, providing the inspiration for the alluring social climber Becky Sharp. But Elizabeth’s real story is more complex and surprising than anything out of fiction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA clandestine, candlelit wedding to the young heir to an earldom, a second marriage to a duke, a lust for diamonds, and an electrifying appearance at a masquerade ball in a gossamer dress—it’s no wonder that Elizabeth’s eventual trial was a sensation. Charged with bigamy, an accusation she vehemently fought against, Elizabeth refused to submit to public humiliation and retire quietly.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A superb, gripping, decadent, colorful biography that brings an extraordinary woman and a whole world blazingly to life” (Simon Sebag Montefiore, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author), \u003ci\u003eThe Duchess Countess\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eBridgerton\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWomen of Means\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e The Crown\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Ostler, Catherine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52337259282706,"sku":"9781982179748","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/9238\/5846\/files\/20407013482893_ed6686c0-c415-4fb4-800c-7b589fc871b4.jpg?v=1780438287","url":"https:\/\/hbswarehousesale.com\/products\/duchess-countess-the-woman-who-scandalized-eighte-paperback","provider":"Harvard Book Store Warehouse Sale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}