The Improbable Adventures of Miss Emily Soldene

Emily Soldene's life story spans the entire Victorian era, depicting her rise from humble beginnings to become a prominent figure in London's music halls and theatre scene. As a leading lady and impresario, she mingled with notable figures of her time, including artists, writers, and aristocrats, and later reinvented herself as a journalist and writer. Batten's vivid recreation captures the vibrant and tumultuous world that Emily inhabited, shedding light on a remarkable and often forgotten life.