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Kitty Fisher and Joseph Salvador
She tumbled from her horse and the press loved the idea of a fallen woman, falling. Overnight, Kitty became a sensation.
Apr 173 min read
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Mary Ramsay, a female imposter
In a ditch, between St Albans and Colney Heath in Hertfordshire, lay a poor starving girl, half-naked. Two bakers travelling along the road discovered and rescued her. They took her to an alehouse near the turnpike where the local surgeon and apothecary, Mr Humphries, was sent for. Under his care, the girl recovered.
Mar 14, 20244 min read
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The Fair Swindler of Blackheath
This is a fascinating story that proves fact is stranger than fiction. Grab a drink, sit back and enjoy!
Feb 9, 20238 min read
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Kitty Fisher: The First Female Celebrity
I do hope you will enjoy reading it as much as I’ve enjoyed researching and writing Kitty’s life story. It's a treat for the eyes too as most of the images within it have been reproduced in colour, including some of the wonderful portraits of Kitty.
Nov 18, 20221 min read
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The best non-fiction books about the untold, or little-known lives of women throughout history
Recently, I was asked to share a list of five books that I'd recommend to other readers. Shepherd Books is a new online site that allows readers to discover new books through curated lists, compiled by authors.
Aug 17, 20221 min read
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Kitty Fisher: courtesan, style icon and celebrity
Kim Kardashian might have broken the internet but Kitty Fisher did the Georgian era’s equivalent. Kitty was a ‘celebrated’ courtesan, a style icon and the eighteenth century's version of today’s ‘it-girl.’
Oct 20, 20212 min read
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