The Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth Century London Free Audiobook Download by Catherine Ostler


The Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth Century London is the story of a woman who scandalized eighteenth century London. Catherine was not one to suffer fools and was always outspoken, especially with her friends, which earned her the name "the Duchess." This audiobook is full of scandalous stories about people of all classes and Catherine's sassy attitude that made it popular.

The Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth Century London is an audiobook that recounts the scandalous life of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. It tells her story from her untimely affair with Lord Cholmondeley, the first British Ambassador to Russia, to her cousin's attempt on her secret marriage to George IV. This is a true story about a woman who threatened to upend society and forced people to consider what was acceptable for women in the 18th century.

The Duchess Countess tells the story of an unlikely heroine who scandalized eighteenth-century London. We are introduced to her when she is still a child and then watch as she takes on the world of high society with a ferociousness that only a French woman could have. Her husband is twenty years her senior, he has been cast aside for another woman, but the devoted couple refuse to give in.

The Duchess Countess is a true story of a woman who scandalized eighteenth century London and became a national hero. The author, Catherine Ostler, weaves together the many different stories that make up the life of Elizabeth Howard, better known as the Duchess of Devonshire. The reader is invited to imagine the social climate in England in 1776 when society women like Elizabeth were struggling to maintain their position in society.

For decades, the English monarchy was a well-kept secret, with even the queen herself remaining largely unseen. But when the Duchess of Devonshire dared go against conventions and championed progressive ideas and causes, she came out of her royal hiding.

The Duchess Countess by Catherine Ostler is a historical novel that follows the life of Elizabeth Robinson, an 18th century British aristocrat who scandalized London with her extravagant lifestyle. After engaging in several affairs with aristocrats and marrying for convenience, Elizabeth becomes publicly humiliated to the point of exile. Though she does not escape shame, she does endure prosperity by marrying the Earl of Oxford, who loves her deeply.

Published Date 2022-02-22
Duration 12 hours 51 minutes
Author Catherine Ostler
Narrated Catherine Ostler
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Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Biography & Memoir
Parent Category Women, History & Culture, Europe

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