Publisher's Synopsis
The Confessions Of The Countess Of Strathmore is a memoir written by Mary Eleanor Bowes, the Countess of Strathmore, in 1793. The book is a detailed account of her life, including her childhood, marriage, and various scandals that she was involved in. Mary Eleanor Bowes was born into a wealthy and influential family and was married off to the Earl of Strathmore at a young age. However, her marriage was unhappy and she eventually fell in love with a man named Andrew Stoney. The two began a passionate affair, which led to a scandalous court case in which Mary Eleanor was accused of adultery and kidnapping. The book provides a first-hand account of these events, as well as Mary Eleanor's subsequent divorce and remarriage. It also delves into her personal struggles with mental illness and her attempts to regain control of her life after being manipulated by various men. Overall, The Confessions Of The Countess Of Strathmore offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a powerful and controversial woman in 18th century England.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.
