Wedlock
Moore, Wendy, 1958-2009
Book
'Wedlock' tells the story of the Countess of Strathmore and her marriage to Andrew Robinson Stoney, the origin behind the phrase 'ston(e)y broke'. Stoney married the Countess for her wealth and, once they were married, he subjected her to years of ill treatment.
Main title:
Wedlock / Wendy Moore.
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Imprint:
London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2009.
Collation:
359 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780297853312 (hbk)
Dewey class:
941.07092306.89092
Language:
English
Subject:
Strathmore, Mary Eleanor Bowes, Countess of, 1749-1800Strathmore, Mary Eleanor Bowes, Countess of, 1749-1800 -- MarriageBowes, Andrew Robinson Stoney, 1747-1810 -- MarriageDivorce -- England -- History -- 18th centuryWife abuse -- History -- 18th centuryAristocracy (Social class) -- England -- Biography
BRN:
79416