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Duchess Georgiana was the most prominent British woman of her day(1757-1806.) She was beautiful, sensitive and extravagant. This is her story of drugs, drink, high-profile love affairs, gambling and also her battle with an eating disorder! (She is the great-great-great-great aunt to the late Princess Diana.) Georgiana's story is sensational! Anyone who loves historical biographies will love this soap-opera like novel. The political and fashion commentaries are also very entertaining.
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This is dazzling biography that goes beyond the often stale retelling of history. The author presents the person, Georgiana, what she was like, her allegiances and character. The her-story is presented in fascinating detail. This is a serious scholarly work, yet I was riveted. This is one of Princess Diana's most colorful ancestors, and I can honestly see where Princess Di gets her spirit and character from this genetic tapestry of a woman!