Title: England's Mistress
First published: December 5, 2006
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.
Subjects: History, Mistresses, Ambassadors' spouses, Marriage, Biography, British, Relations with women, Hamilton, emma, lady, 1761?-1815, Relations with men, Social life and customs, Man-woman relationships, Manners and customs, Ambassadors, Great britain, history, Large type books
Places: Great Britain
People: Emma Hamilton Lady (1761?-1815), Emma Hamilton Lady (1765-1815), Horatio Nelson Viscount (1758-1805)
Time periods: 18th century, George III, 1760-1820
LC classification: DA483.H3 W55 2006