A bizarre novel, by turns sensational, psychological, and campy, "Marmaduke Herbert; or, The Fatal Error" (1847) is one of the best of the prolific Marguerite, Countess of Blessington's novels. This new edition features an introduction by Ross G. Arthur and a chronology of the Countess of Blessington's works.
About the Author
Marguerite, Countess of Blessington (1789-1849) is described by John Sutherland as "the most fashionable of fashionable novelists." Born into poverty in Ireland, she was forced into marriage with a brutal army officer at age fifteen. After fleeing from this marriage, Marguerite read widely and educated herself, and married the Earl of Blessington in 1818. She became a leading London hostess and consorted with Lord Byron. After her husband's death in 1829, she turned to writing, becoming one of the most important of the "silver fork" novelists.
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A bizarre novel, by turns sensational, psychological, and campy, "Marmaduke Herbert; or, The Fatal Error" (1847) is one of the best of the prolific Marguerite, Countess of Blessington's novels. This new edition features an introduction by Ross G. Arthur and a chronology of the Countess of Blessington's works.
About the Author
Marguerite, Countess of Blessington (1789-1849) is described by John Sutherland as "the most fashionable of fashionable novelists." Born into poverty in Ireland, she was forced into marriage with a brutal army officer at age fifteen. After fleeing from this marriage, Marguerite read widely and educated herself, and married the Earl of Blessington in 1818. She became a leading London hostess and consorted with Lord Byron. After her husband's death in 1829, she turned to writing, becoming one of the most important of the "silver fork" novelists.
Imprint | Valancourt Books |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Valancourt Classics |
Release date | 2009 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 2009 |
Authors | Marguerite Blessington, Marguerite Countess of Blessington |
Editors | Ross Gilbert Arthur |
Dimensions | 216 x 140 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 412 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-934555-33-0 |
Barcode | 9781934555330 |
Categories | |
LSN | 1-934555-33-9 |