Ellen, Countess of Castle Howel: 36 (Welsh Women's Classics)

Anna Maria Bennett

ISBN 10: 191290599X / ISBN 13: 9781912905997

Published by Honno Welsh Women's Press, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ellen, Countess of Castle Howel: 36 (Welsh Women's Classics)
• Publisher: Honno Welsh Women's Press
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 191290599X
• ISBN 13: 9781912905997
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 438 grams

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Synopsis

Marked by the sometimes scandalous life experiences of its author, Ellen, Countess of Castle Howel (1794) is an insightful, often humorous look at Wales, and Britain, at a time of changing social norms and attitudes. Raised in relative seclusion in Wales, where she is preyed on by a corrupt English lord, Ellen marries Lord Castle Howel, a wealthy, older man, in order to save her grandparents'' ancient estate. Transplanted to London, accompanied by her indefatigable Welsh maid, Winifred, Ellen''s innocence about the workings of fashionable society brings about a separation from her husband and the loss of her reputation. Following a dash to the north of England, where she gives birth to her son, she is reunited with her husband and her good name is restored. When Lord Castle Howel is killed in a riding accident, Ellen returns to Wales and sees her and her family''s fortunes transformed.