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The Trial of the Duchess of Kingston

The Trial of the Duchess of Kingston

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ISBN10: 1025372182
ISBN13: 9781025372181
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 366
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Trial of the Duchess of Kingston offers a detailed account of one of the most sensational legal proceedings of the eighteenth century. Elizabeth Chudleigh, a prominent figure in Georgian society, found herself at the center of a monumental scandal when she was accused of bigamy for marrying the Duke of Kingston while her previous marriage to Augustus Hervey remained legally valid. This work, compiled by Lewis Melville, provides a comprehensive look at the testimonies, legal arguments, and the high-tension atmosphere of the House of Lords during the 1776 trial.

The case captured the public imagination, exposing the complexities of marriage laws and the rigid social mores of the British aristocracy. Beyond the legal drama, the narrative delves into the life of a woman who defied convention, offering insights into the intersection of gender, class, and the law in the late 1700s. Readers interested in legal history, British social history, and the private lives of the nobility will find this an invaluable resource. This volume serves as a compelling record of a trial that challenged the foundations of English matrimonial law and provided a historical spectacle that remains a fascinating study of justice and high-society intrigue.

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