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Donny

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What a masterful scholarly piece of detective work by Frances Wilson. Not only has she told the Harriette Wilson story with such feeling,her family and her acquaintance with so many of the Regency higher echelon come so alive its impossible not to see them in your minds eye. The mention of the many places which featured in her life is a further bonus to the. Then and Now buffs A brilliant read for any 18th and 19th century historian. DC

Tiresome

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The cover of the book gives a false impression of the period, suggesting that Harriette Wilson was a late eighteenth century rather than a Regency courtesan. Unfortunately things do not improve within, and Harriette herself comes across as not only shameless (which is to be expected) but also thoroughly unlikeable. Not entirely the author's fault that her chosen subject causes the reader to lose patience before the end, as Harriette's story is somewhat repetetive. Best avoided.

Surprisingly boring, actually..	Customer Rating:
I was disappointed in this book; it's a period of history in which I am interested and I was expecting it to be fascinating but the story just never came to life at all and felt v-e-r-y long. Sorry to be so negative but I really wouldn't recommend this book unless you enjoy a rather dry read.