This book is the story of entire life, as reconstructed from primary sources – personal letters and correspondence and newspapers from the era. It is painstakingly researched and fascinating because it gives a rare glimpse into the real life of a noble woman in England in the 18th century. It's also fascinating to contrast the status and opportunities for women in those times, as compared to the Victorian era which followed, and of course as compared to today. The attention to detail in this book is impeccable, but never dull as the author includes numerous anecdotes and stories which give the reader a real sense of the time.
