The Divine Lady
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025523828
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 448
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Divine Lady is a captivating historical novel that dramatizes the extraordinary life and meteoric rise of Emma, Lady Hamilton. Born into humble beginnings, Emma Lyon ascends through the ranks of 18th-century British society, transforming herself from a simple girl into a woman of immense influence, beauty, and notoriety. This evocative narrative traces her journey from her time as a model for the great painters of her age to her eventual marriage to Sir William Hamilton and her fateful encounter with the legendary Admiral Lord Nelson.
Set against the sweeping backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars and the glittering courts of Europe, the story explores the passionate and scandalous love affair between Lady Hamilton and Lord Nelson. E. Barrington masterfully weaves historical fact with rich fictional detail, offering a poignant look at the personal sacrifices and political intrigues that defined one of history's most famous romances. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world of elegance, naval heroism, and high-stakes drama as they witness the triumph and eventual tragedy of a woman who captivated the heart of a nation's hero.
Exploring themes of ambition, love, and societal expectations, The Divine Lady remains a classic of biographical fiction. It provides a vivid portrait of a complex woman who defied the conventions of her time to leave an indelible mark on history.
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