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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers an intriguing glimpse into an 18th-century secret correspondence between James Hackman, a young army ofcer, and Martha Reay, the mistress of the First Lord of the Admiralty. The letters, many of them written in clandestine meetings, reveal a passionate love story that culminated in tragedy. The pair's illicit affair was exposed, leading to a fatal duel between Hackman and Lord Sandwich, who was wounded, and Hackman's execution. The author meticulously pieces together the events leading up to this dramatic end through the letters, providing a unique perspective on the social, political, and romantic intrigues of the time. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the destructive power of jealousy, making it a compelling and poignant read for anyone interested in history, romance, or the complexities of human relationships. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330461648_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330461648
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330461648
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)