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Mistresses: a History of the Other Woman

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ISBN-10: 1590204433

ISBN-13: 9781590204436

Edition: 2010

Authors: Elizabeth Abbott

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She has been called the "kept woman," the "fancy woman," and the "other woman." She exists as both a fictional character and as a flesh-and-blood human being. But who is she, really? Why do women become mistresses, and what is it like to have a private life that is usually also a secret life? Is a mistress merely a wife-in-waiting, or is she the ver y definition of the emancipated, independent female? Elizabeth Abbott intelligently examines the motives and morals of some of history¹s most infamous and fascinating women, from antiquity to today. Drawing intimate portraits of those who have--by chance, coercion, or choice--assumed this complex role, Mistressesoffers a rich blend of personal…    
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Book details

List price: $30.00
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Abrams, Inc.
Publication date: 9/1/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 528
Size: 9.50" wide x 6.50" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English

Georgie Adams was born in Tunbridge Wells, and grew up in Kent and Sussex. She was an editor for many years in the UK and Australia, was co-director of a small publishing company in London, before becoming a successful writer of children's books. She has written over 70 books, mostly for young children. Georgie is married to artist and printmaker, Tom Adams, has two daughters and three stepchildren, and lives in a rural part of North Cornwall, overlooking the Kensey Valley. Her website is http://www.georgieadams.com/Georgie Adams was born in Tunbridge Wells, and grew up in Kent and Sussex. She was an editor for many years in the UK and Australia, was co-director of a small publishing…