Perdita

Set in late-eighteenth-century England, this captivating biography explores the turbulent life of Mary Robinson, a renowned actress, poet, and social figure known for her scandalous relationships and flamboyant personality. From her early marriage and struggles with debt to her rise to fame on the London stage and connections with influential figures, her story reflects a life marked by passion, reversals of fortune, and social intrigue. An authoritative account of a woman who navigated the worlds of theater, literature, and high society with boldness and complexity.