A bundle of passionate but unclaimed love letters written a century ago and found in a London bank vault have led to the uncovering of an extraordinary story. Research has revealed the adventures of a spirited young woman who by the standards of the time, or perhaps any time, behaved scandalously. Yet she managed to avoid disgrace, get her man, and go on to lead a respectable life. At first sight Ellen Nelsen’s behaviour appears shocking. Among other misdeeds she appears to have been bigamously married twice. Given her circumstances, however, her survival is a triumph of fortitude over betrayal.
About the author
Richard Hart is a historian who has written and produced a number of books on the history of Toddington, his home village, and Leighton Buzzard where he now lives.
Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 208 ● ISBN 9780750991841 ● File size 13.7 MB ● Publisher The History Press ● City London ● Country GB ● Published 2019 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 6873139 ● Copy protection Social DRM