Laura J. (LauraJ) -
This is a fascinating account of a true divorce case in eighteenth-century England. The first half of the book is very engaging, but the second half lags a bit. I found myself skimming through some of the chapters that focused on their lives after the scandal, especially his. However, this is still a great read for anyone interested in 18th century history.
Kathy Z. (kate12) reviewed The Lady in Red: An Eighteenth-Century Tale of Sex, Scandal, and Divorce on + 15 more book reviews
It is amazing that a woman had the nerve and ability to challenge her husband in seeking justice in the manner she did. While tame by todays standards, her behavior must have been shocking to the society of the time in which she lived. Great book about an amazing woman.
