The Duchess
Narrated by Wanda McCaddon
- Released
- April 12, 2016
- Length
- 15 hrs 36 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Random House Audio
In "The Duchess," Amanda Foreman explores the life of Lady Georgiana Spencer, a contemporary of Diana, Princess of Wales, who became a prominent figure in 18th-century British society after marrying the wealthy Duke of Devonshire. Despite her public persona as the queen of fashionable society and a political salon founder, Georgiana faced personal struggles, including an unhappy marriage, a gambling addiction, and tumultuous love affairs. Foreman's insightful biography reveals Georgiana as a vibrant and complex character whose experiences resonate with modern themes of personal turmoil and societal expectations.
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