England's Mistress: The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton

Description

Product ID:	9780099451839
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	England's Mistress
Subtitle:	The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton
Authors:	Author: Kate Williams
Page Count:	464
Subjects:	Biography: historical, political and military, Biography: historical, political & military, European history, European history, England, c 1700 to c 1800
Description:	Select Guide Rating A dramatic, sparkling tale of sex, glamour, intrigue, romance and heartbreak, England's Mistress traces the rise and rise of the gorgeous Emma Hamilton. Born into poverty, she clawed her way up through London's underworlds of sex for sale to become England's first media superstar. A dramatic, sparkling tale of sex, glamour, intrigue, romance and heartbreak, England''s Mistress traces the rise and rise of the gorgeous Emma Hamilton. Born into poverty, she clawed her way up through London''s underworlds of sex for sale to become England''s first media superstar. Nothing could stand in the way of her dreams- except her self-destructive desires. Drawing on hundreds of previously undiscovered letters, and told with a novelist''s flair, England''s Mistress captures the relentless drive, innovative style and burning passion of a true heroine. In a world of tabloid fame and three-minute wonders, Emma''s life is truly a tale for our time.
Imprint Name:	Arrow Books Ltd
Publisher Name:	Cornerstone
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2007-06-07

Weight	328 g
Dimensions	197 × 129 × 27 mm