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This gripping biography tells the story of Elizabeth Chudleigh, a remarkable woman who defied the conventions of her time to become a duchess, but whose scandalous past caught up with her in the courts. Pearce's vivid writing brings to life the intrigue, romance, and drama of 18th century high society, and sheds light on the social and political forces that shaped the lives of women in that era.

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