Through excerpts from the many, many letters the sisters exchanged, you meet four 18th century woman in this book and, in a way, listen in on their conversations with one another. The oldest, Caroline, though “vastly frightened” elopes with a man her family disapproves of adamantly. Emily marries twice, has 22 children (half of whom survive to adulthood), and loves to gossip, gamble and spend money. Louisa, referred to by her sisters as “that sweet angel”, marries the wealthy owner of the Castletown estate in Ireland. Sarah has something darkly independent, even perverse, in her nature. She gains the admiration and love of the future king of England, but ends up marrying Bunbury who doesn’t love her as much as she doesn’t love him. You can find this book on the shelf with the call number 929.2 Lennox. - Reviewed by Nancy
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