A Woman of Opinion

Beschreibung

WINNER OF THE 2025 SALTIRE SCOTTISH FICTION OF THE YEAR <BR>from the bestselling author of The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley<BR><BR>'A triumph - vivid, exquisite, enthralling' Kate Griffin, author of Fyneshade<BR><BR>'Lusk conjures prose of a spell-binding elegance and charm' Essie Fox, author of The Fascination<BR><BR>'Witty, insightful and moving' Sunday Times<BR><BR>---<BR><BR>'I shall be a thousand different Marys and, in such manner, shall find the one I wish to be...'<BR><BR>Mary longs for adventure, freedom and love.

When her powerful father schemes to marry her off to a foolish aristocrat, she has to find a man who will offer her the independence she craves Never one to fear a scandal, she elopes with Edward Wortley Montagu.<BR><BR>Mary uses her charm and connections to live a life less ordinary - befriending poets, playwrights, and politicians. Securing a position for her husband as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, she travels east, where she discovers a medical miracle.<BR><BR>But this new adventure will come at a cost, for Mary's inability to abide by the rules and her outspoken opinions have gained her powerful enemies...<BR><BR>'Skilfully weaves together themes of identity, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness...you won't forget Mary after reading this' Glamour<BR><BR>'Exploring not only a fascinating period in world history but also the life of a strong-minded woman who refused to be silenced by society's expectations' Culturefly<BR><BR>'Sean Lusk has made the voice of Mary Wortley Montagu ring clear and defiant through the centuries' Shona MacLean<BR><BR>---<BR><BR>Readers say:<BR><BR>'A five star read and one of my favourite books of the year'<BR><BR>'This book will take you on a journey with Lady Montagu, a clever, witty, humorous woman...A wonderful emotional story told with charm and warmth.'<BR><BR>'Exquisite...rich in language, character and setting.'<BR><BR>'Fearless, witty, and inspiring...both highly entertaining and incredibly educational.'<BR><BR>'Superb...if you are a lover of historical fiction then this is a must read... one of my top reads of the year.'<BR><BR>'Truly exceptional, a book to savour - I loved it!'

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