The Fall of the House of Byron
Emily Brand
"Delve into the scandalous and captivating tale of the infamous Byron family in The Fall of the House of Byron. Beginning in rural Nottinghamshire and playing out in the clubs of Georgian London, this electrifying work of social history follows the fates of three generations of Lord Byron's ancestors. With stories of elopement, murder, kidnapping, and thrilling near-death experiences at sea, the Byrons shocked society and left a legacy that would influence Lord Byron's life and poetry for posterity. A must-read for those interested in compelling family dramas and sumptuous historical portraits."
Publish Date
2020-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
2020-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.74
ISBN
9781473664302
Categories
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2020-12-12T16:11:44.000Z
THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF BYRON
Fans of the 18th century need not look any further than @EJBrand's meticulously researched saga featuring sex, shipwrecks, and claret-fueled dueling! BONUS: you can get signed copies here: – source2021-03-27T03:21:01.000Z
Thanks to @EJBrand’s wonderful book, The Fall of the House of Byron, I have been on a deep dive into the infamous Lord Byron’s grandfather’s life. It involves a shipwreck, a marooning, and is definitely at the intersection of nightmare/fascinating – source