Title: Patsy
Description: This is the story of Mary Cornwallis West, who was called Patsy by her family and friends. Married at 16, she had a long affair with Edward, Prince of Wales. In 1915, a young soldier, Patrick Barrett, is sent home to convalesce and soon begins an affair with Patsy with dire results.
Subjects: Fiction, Great Britain, Great Britain. War Office, History, Political Patronage, Political corruption, Biography & Autobiography, General, Biography: general, Relations with men, Relations with women, Corrupt practices, Biography, Kings and rulers, Paramours, Great britain, history, 20th century, Great britain, biography, Mistresses
Places: Great Britain
People: Edward VII King of Great Britain (1841-1910), Mary Cornwallis-West (1858-1920)
Time periods: George V, 1910-1936