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A rich and vibrant portrait of Mary Benson, wife of the Archbishop of Canterbury, friend of Queen Victoria, mother of 3 'unpermissibly gifted' children and in love with dozens of women. 'One of the most riveting biographies you'll read all year' "Scotsman" *Also appeared in February Buyer's Notes*
Synopsis
The remarkable true story of the life of Mary Benson: wife of an archbishop, friend of Queen Victoria, mother of three 'unpermissably gifted' children and in love with dozens of women...