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Against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars and the glitter of the court of Naples, Jane Aiken Hodge’s novel follows Helen Telfair, a young, intelligent and rebellious English woman who has vowed never to marry. When Helen unexpectedly becomes pregnant after a violent encounter, she agrees to marry the wealthy, dissolute Lord Henry Merritt. Hunted by loneliness and neglect, Helen’s world shifts dramatically after meeting Emma, the celebrated Lady Hamilton. Referred to as uneducated and sensual, Emma’s will and beauty allow her to secure a brilliant marriage and a scandalous affair with the famed Lord Nelson. Hodge weaves intrigue, war, and the drama of two unforgettable women, shaping Helen’s destiny in a pivotal moment of history.
First publish date: June 1978
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Jane Aiken Hodge
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