From the bestselling author of The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley discover the illuminating historical novel about the extraordinary life of pioneering writer poet and feminist Mary Wortley Montagu Witty insightful and moving Sunday TimesThis book is a triumph vivid exquisite enthralling and revealing Kate Griffin author of FyneshadeLusk conjures prose of a spellbinding elegance and charm as charismatic as the woman who he brings so vividly into life upon the page Essie Fox author of The FascinationI shall be a thousand different Marys and in such manner shall find the one I wish to beLady Mary Wortley Montagu longs for adventure freedom and love believing that only by truly living can she ever escape the stalking crow of DeathAn aristocratic woman in 18th century England is expected to act in certain ways But Mary has never let societys expectations stifle her she writes celebrated poetry and articles advocating for equality as well as endless often scandalous letters to her many powerful friendsHowever Mary wants more from the world Using her charm and connections she engineers a job offer for her husband as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire Travelling to Constantinople Mary finally discovers the autonomous life she dreams of And when she observes Turkish women engrafting children against smallpox she resolves to bring the miracle cure back to EnglandDespite this Marys reputation becomes increasingly tainted Her inability to abide by the rules her outspoken...
