Author: Jean Plaidy Year: 1971 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Historical fiction
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ISBNs: 9780330256261 9780449219836 0330256262 0449219836 |
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The tenth book in the Georgian series is an entertaining work of historical fiction. Like his brothers, William, Duke of Clarence, has had his share of romance and intrigue. And when he falls in love with Dorothy Jordan, the notorious Irish comic of the Drury Lane Theatre, gossipmongers are ecstatic, for William is not the only one with a shady past. Dorothy's notorious offstage life combined with William's less than decorous behaviour will make great copy for the scandal sheets, while their affair lasts. But everyone is surprised when the casual dalliance develops into a twenty year marriage in all but name. William's penchant for living beyond his means ensures that Dorothy can never leave the theatre as her income is a necessity for the couple. This becomes a contentious issue as she wants nothing more than to be a full time mother. Eventually, William leaves the family and seeks to meet his obligations to the state. Meanwhile, Dorothy, abandoned by her lover and ignored by the many children she had fought so hard to raise, must live out the remainder of her days alone in France.
This book is part of the "Georgian Saga" series. Here are some other books from this series:
 | "Queen in Waiting" First published in 1975 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Perdita's Prince" First published in 1969 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "The Third George" First published in 1969 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
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