Publisher's Synopsis
The Amazing Duchess Volume 1 is a historical romance novel written by Charles E. Pearce and published in 1911. The book tells the story of Elizabeth Chudleigh, a real-life duchess who lived in the 18th century. The novel is set in England and follows Elizabeth's life from her childhood to her rise as a socialite and her eventual downfall.The story begins with Elizabeth's childhood in Devonshire, where she is raised by her grandparents. As she grows up, she becomes interested in fashion and beauty, and she dreams of becoming a lady-in-waiting to the queen. She eventually achieves her goal and becomes a prominent figure in the royal court.Elizabeth's life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with Augustus Hervey, a member of the royal household. They begin a secret affair, but their relationship is discovered, and Elizabeth is forced to flee to the continent. She returns to England years later and marries the Duke of Kingston, but her past catches up with her, and she is accused of bigamy.The novel is full of intrigue, scandal, and romance, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the English aristocracy in the 18th century. Pearce's writing style is engaging and vivid, and he brings Elizabeth's story to life with his detailed descriptions of the people, places, and events of the time. Overall, The Amazing Duchess Volume 1 is a captivating historical novel that will appeal to fans of romance, history, and drama.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
