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Inheritance: The tragedy of Mary Davies
Property & madness in eighteenth-century London
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Inheritance: The tragedy of Mary Davies
The reclaimed history of a woman whose tragic life tells a story of madness, forced marriages and how the super-rich came to own London
The tragic story of madness, forced marriages and a forgotten heiress.
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In June 1701, a young widow, Mary Grosvenor, wakes up in a hotel room in Paris and finds a man in her bed. Within hours, they are married. Yet, three weeks later, Mary fled to London and swore that she had never agreed to the wedding. So begins one of the most intriguing stories of madness, tragic passions, and the curse of inheritance.
Inheritance: The tragedy of Mary Davies charts the forgotten life of Mary Grosvenor, born in London during the Great Plague of 1665, and the land that she inherited as a baby. This estate would determine the course of her tragic life. Leo Hollis restores this history of child brides, mad heiresses, religious controversy, and shady dealings.
The drama culminated in a court case that determined not just the state of Mary’s legacy, but the future of London itself. Today, Mary’s inheritance is some of the most valuable real estate in the world; and her family, the Dukes of Westminster.
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Inheritance: The Tragedy of Mary Davies by Leo Hollis is well-regarded for its thorough exploration of 17th-century London, merging social history with an intriguing personal story. Reviews praise Hollis's deep knowledge of London and his ability to entwine human tragedy with the broader historical and political landscape. The book is described as a gripping and insightful account of Mary Davies's life, the intricacies of the London property market, and the dramatic backdrop of the period.
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ISBN: 9781786079954
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 May 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Oneworld Publications
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Leo Hollis is the author of two acclaimed history books: The Phoenix: The Men Who Made Modern London, and Stones of London, as well as the international bestseller, Cities are Good for You. He speaks about the history of cities internationally and has presented TEDx talks in London and Ghent and in 2021 at the Venice Architectural Biennale. He has written for the New Statesman, Guardian, Financial Times. He lives in London and is the senior editor at Verso Books.
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