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by Mary Robinson, Mrs. A. T. Thomson, Philip Wharton
Beaux & Belles of England: Mrs. Mary Robinson
INTRODUCTION TO THE ORIGINAL EDITION
EDITOR'S PREFACE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
MRS. MARY ROBINSON
CONTINUATION
JANE, DUCHESS OF GORDON
JANE, DUTCHESS OF GORDON
GEORGIANA, DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE
GEORGIANA, DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE
These memoirs offer a lively glimpse into the world of a striking young woman whose dark complexion and expressive eyes made her a magnet for the most fashionable circles of London. She moves effortlessly from glittering evenings at the Pantheon, where pink satin and sable trim catch every eye, to the bustling gardens of Vauxhall and Ranelagh, where flirtations and daring escapades mingle with music and laughter. Along the way she befriends leading artists, actors and politicians, whose conversations and encouragement shape her burgeoning confidence.
Her daring step onto the Drury Lane stage as Juliet marks a turning point, drawing the admiration of the Prince of Wales during a performance of The Winter’s Tale. The ensuing correspondence sparks a discreet yet intense liaison, set against a backdrop of lavish carriages, extravagant wardrobes and the restless energy of a prince newly freed from royal restraints. As she navigates this glittering yet precarious realm, the memoirs reveal both the allure and the vulnerability of an extraordinary talent caught in the swirl of 18th‑century high society.
Full title
Mrs. Mary Robinson, Written by Herself, With the lives of the Duchesses of Gordon and Devonshire
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (407K characters)
Series
Beaux and Belles of England
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stan Goodman and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Release date
2006-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1758–1800
A brilliant and often surprising voice of the late eighteenth century, this writer moved from the London stage to a fiercely independent literary career. Her poems, novels, and memoirs blend glamour, sharp feeling, and a clear-eyed sense of how women were judged in her time.
View all books1797–1862
A prolific Victorian writer who moved easily between historical fiction, biography, and lively books about society. Publishing as Mrs. A. T. Thomson and also as Grace Wharton, she helped bring British history and high society to a wide popular audience.
View all books1834–1860
A short-lived Victorian writer, he is chiefly remembered for lively society books published with his mother under the shared pen name Grace and Philip Wharton. His work helped turn sketches of famous women and fashionable figures into popular reading for a wide audience.
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