Jill Liddington

Jill Liddington's classic edition of Anne Lister's extraordinary diaries. Female Fortune is the book which inspired Sally Wainwright to write Gentleman Jack, now a major drama series for the BBC and HBO. Lesbian landowner Anne Lister inherited Shibden Hall, Halifax in 1826. Lister was an impressive scholar, a fearless traveller, and a successful businesswoman. Her extraordinary diaries, running to 4-5...