A Woman of Opinion

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<p><b>WINNER OF THE 2025 SALTIRE SCOTTISH FICTION OF THE YEAR </b><br>from the <b>bestselling </b>author of <b>The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley</b><br><br>'A<b> triumph - vivid, exquisite, enthralling</b><b>'</b> Kate Griffin, author of <i>Fyneshade<br><br>'</i>Lusk conjures <b>prose of a spell-binding elegance and charm</b>' Essie Fox, author of <i>The Fascination</i><br><br>'<b>Witty, insightful and moving</b>' <i>Sunday Times</i><br><br><i>---</i><br><br><i><b>'I shall be a thousand different Marys and, in such manner, shall find the one I wish to be...'</b></i><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><b>'Skilfully weaves together themes of identity, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness...you won't forget Mary after reading this' <i>Glamour</i></b><br><br><b>'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' <i>Culturefly</i></b><br><br><b>'Sean Lusk has made the voice of Mary Wortley Montagu ring clear and defiant through the centuries' Shona MacLean</b><br><br>---<br><br><b>Readers say:</b><br><br>'A<b> five star read </b>and one of my favourite books of the year'<br><br>'This book will take you on a journey with Lady Montagu, a <b>clever, witty, humorous</b> woman...A wonderful emotional story told with charm and warmth.'

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781804994368

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

199 x 131 x 30 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2025

Verlag / Hersteller

Transworld Publ. Ltd UK