HESTER: THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF DR JOHNSON'S 'DEAR MISTRESS'
by Ian McIntyre
Published by Constable. 1st. 2008
Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. Hester Thrale's relationship with Samuel Johnson has been the subject of endless speculation. She was his sparring partner, his most intimate confidante, his 'Dear Mistree' - and one of the most remarkable women of her time. When her husband died, rumours flew that she would wed Johnson. Instead, she blighted her relationship with her daughters by marrying their Italian music master - a bold step which scandalized London society... Crem cloth boards, pink foil title to spine. B/w illustrations. xiii and 450 pages including index.
Faint reading crease to spine. Boards and contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is sunned/faded to spine and lightly scuffed to rear panel.
ISBN: 9781845294496
Stock no. 1831320
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