Wedlock
Moore, Wendy, 1952-2009
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'Wedlock' tells the story of the Countess of Strathmore and her marriage to Andrew Robinson Stoney, the origin behind the phrase 'ston(e)y broke'. Stoney married the Countess for her wealth and, once they were married, he subjected her to years of ill treatment.
Main title:
Wedlock / Wendy Moore.
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Edition:
Large Print ed.
Imprint:
Rearsby : Clipper Large Print, 2009.
Collation:
544 p. (large print)
Notes:
Originally published: London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
ISBN:
9781407434315 (pbk)1407434314 (pbk)
Dewey class:
941'.07'092941.07LP941.07092
Local class:
FIC
Language:
English
Subject:
Strathmore, Mary Eleanor Bowes, Countess of, 1749-1800Strathmore, Mary Eleanor Bowes, Countess of, 1749-1800 -- MarriageBowes, Andrew Robinson Stoney, 1747-1810 -- MarriageDivorce -- England -- History -- 18th centuryWife abuse -- History -- 18th centuryAristocracy (Social class) -- England -- BiographyLarge type books
BRN:
505208
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