Sean Lusk A Woman of Opinion Paperback Book

WINNER OF THE 2025 SALTIRE SCOTTISH FICTION OF THE YEAR from the bestselling author of The Second Sight of Zachary CloudesleyA triumph vivid, exquisite, enthralling Kate Griffin, author of FyneshadeLusk conjures prose of a spellbinding elegance and charm Essie Fox, author of The FascinationWitty, insightful and moving Sunday TimesI shall be a thousand different Marys and, in such manner, shall find the one I wish to be...Mary longs for adventure, freedom and love. When her powerful father schemes to marry her off to a foolish aristocrat, she has to find a man who will offer her the independence she craves Never one to fear a scandal, she elopes with Edward Wortley Montagu. Mary uses her charm and connections to live a life less ordinary befriending poets, playwrights, and politicians. Securing a position for her husband as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, she travels east, where she discovers a medical miracle. But this new adventure will come at a cost, for Marys inability to abide by the rules and her outspoken opinions have gained her powerful enemies...Skilfully weaves together themes of identity, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness...you wont forget Mary after reading this GlamourExploring not only a fascinating period in world history but also the life of a strongminded woman who refused to be silenced by societys expectations CultureflySean Lusk has made the voice of Mary Wortley Montagu ring clear and defiant through the centuries Shona MacLeanReaders sayA... | Sean Lusk A Woman of Opinion Paperback Book