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Mary Anne by Daphne du Maurier is a captivating historical novel that explores the life of Mary Anne Clarke, a dynamic and ambitious woman in early 19th-century London. The story chronicles her rise from humble beginnings to becoming the influential mistress of Frederick, Duke of York, and her entanglements in political scandals. Du Maurier vividly depicts Mary Anne's struggle for power and respectability against the backdrop of a rigid society.
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You might enjoy this intriguing historical novel if you're fascinated by intriguing tales of ambition, romance, and power in 18th-century England. It weaves a rich narrative about a vibrant woman's daring ascent in a world dominated by social constraints, making it a compelling read for those interested in history and character-driven stories.

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Mary Anne

Based on the true story of one of du Maurier's own distant relatives, Mary Anne's love of money and the men who spend it embroil her in risks that threaten her very existence.

* Review and feature coverage across the national press and women's magazines * Featured on www.virago.co.uk * POS available

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In Regency London, the only way for a woman to succeed is to beat men at their own game. So, when Mary Anne Clarke seeks an escape from her squalid surroundings in Bowling Inn Alley, she ventures first into the scurrilous world of the pamphleteers.

Her personal charms are such, however, that before long she comes to the notice of the Duke of York. With her taste for luxury and power, Mary Anne, now a royal mistress, must aim higher. Her lofty connections allow her to establish a thriving trade in military commissions, provoking a scandal that rocks the governmentβ€”and brings personal disgrace.

A vivid portrait of overweening ambition, Mary Anne is set during the Napoleonic Wars and based on Daphne du Maurier's own great-great-grandmother.

Series: Virago Modern Classics

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Mary Anne by Daphne Du Maurier is praised for being an exceptionally outstanding novel, according to the Edinburgh Evening News.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781844080885

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virago Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Lisa Hilton
  • Introduction by Lisa Hilton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Daphne du Maurier was born in 1906 and educated at home and in Paris. She began writing in 1928, and many of her bestselling novels were set in Cornwall, where she lived for most of her life. She was made a DBE in 1969 and died in 1989.

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