Inheritance: The Lost History of Mary Davies
A Story of Property, Marriage and Madness
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Taryn Bishop
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Leo Hollis
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In June 1701, a young widow, Mary Grosvenor, wakes up in a hotel room in Paris and finds a man in her bed. Within hours, they are married. Yet three weeks later, Mary fled to London and swore that she had never agreed to the wedding. So begins one of the most intriguing stories of madness, tragic passions and the curse of inheritance.
Inheritance charts the forgotten life of Mary Grosvenor, born in London during the Great Plague of 1665, and the land that she inherited as a baby. This estate would determine the course of her tragic life. Hollis restores this history of child brides, mad heiresses, religious controversy and shady dealing. The drama culminated in a court case that determined not just the state of Mary’s legacy but the future of London itself. Today, Mary’s inheritance is some of the most valuable real estate in the world; and her family, the Dukes of Westminster.
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- Duxfordred
- 29-07-21
Spoiled by the Reading
Although the subject matter is probably interesting, it is hard to tell because the reading style is so appalling. This book has taught me that I cannot make a purchase from Audible with confidence, because I may buy something that is impossible to listen to.
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- Mrs T.
- 16-05-21
Badly read
An interesting book however it is so badly read. Too many names, titles and quite common words are shockingly mispronounced, to the extent that it spoils one’s enjoyment.
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