England's mistress
Subtitle: the infamous life of Emma Hamilton
By: Kate Williams
Edition: Large print edition.
Publisher: Windsor
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Bath
Language: eng
Number of pages: 598
ISBN-13: 9781408430774; 9781408430781
Subjects: Mistresses; Social life and customs; Man-woman relationships; Relations with men; Ambassadors' spouses; Large type books; Manners and customs; Relations with women; Biography; History
Description: "Born into poverty in 1765, Emma clawed her way up through London's sordid underworld to become the mistress of Lord Nelson, the greatest military hero of the era. Dazzlingly beautiful, she mixed in diplomatic circles and became the confidante of both Marie Antoinette and the Queen of Naples. Nothing it seemed could stand in the way of her dreams - except her self-destructive desires ..."--Publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 585-599).

Includes bibliographical references.