The Curious Case of Lady Purbeck: A Scandal of the XVIIth Century

Name: The Curious Case of Lady Purbeck: A Scandal of the XVIIth Century
Author: Thomas Longueville

By Thomas Longueville

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A seventeenth-century family and court scandal unfolds around a wealthy heiress whose father arranges her marriage to a royal favourite, provoking a violent dispute with her mother and leading to abduction, legal contests, and political intrigue. The forced union produces domestic discord, rumours of madness, disputed paternity of a child, and accusations of witchcraft, all pursued in ecclesiastical trials and through diplomatic channels. Episodes of flight, exile, refuge in a convent, and appeals to influential figures follow before a late reconciliation and the heroine's death. The account reconstructs events from contemporary letters, manuscripts, and judicial records.

About the Author

Thomas Longueville

Thomas Longueville was an English author known for his historical writings that delve into the lives and scandals of notable figures from the past. His works often explore themes of intrigue and societal norms in the 17th century. Among his notable titles is "The Curious Case of Lady Purbeck: A Scandal of the XVIIth Century," which examines the complexities of a high-profile scandal. Longueville also authored "The First Duke and Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne," highlighting the lives of aristocracy, and "The Life of a Conspirator," a biography of Sir Everard Digby, providing insights into the political conspiracies of his time. His contributions reflect a keen interest in the interplay of history and personal narratives.