A Blackmailer at Frogmore: The Adventures of Queen Caroline's Ghost

The Claustral Palace: or Memoirs of The Family, an unpublished novel by Captain Thomas Ashe, was a blackmailing synopsis that was circulated to members of the royal family and stolen by government agents. It was preserved by the Treasury Solicitor and is a never-before-seen gothic bodice-ripper about the royal princesses and their clandestine lovers at Frogmore.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2022
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

The enigmatic Captain Thomas Ashe, a renowned ghostwriter and adventurer, held a fascinating place in Queen Caroline's life. Not only was he her favorite writer, but he also dabbled in blackmailing and espionage. Ashe's unpublished novel, titled "The Claustral Palace: or Memoirs of The Family," carried out Caroline's threat to expose the secret lives and loves of the daughters of King George III in their unmarried confinement at Frogmore, the UK marital home of Harry and Meghan (for a short time). A blackmailing synopsis of the novel was circulated to members of the royal family, and it was subsequently stolen by government agents and preserved by the Treasury Solicitor.

In his captivating book, "James Travers: The Forgotten Ghostwriter of Queen Caroline," the author delves into the significance of this novel, its author, and his intricate relationship with Caroline, the estranged wife of George IV, as well as the government of Spencer Perceval. Travers sheds light on the intriguing question of whether Perceval himself used blackmail to gain power.

The novel itself is a captivating gothic bodice-ripper that delves into the lives of the royal princesses and their clandestine lovers at Frogmore. Drawing upon Caroline's own confidences gained from Princess Elizabeth, Ashe crafted a tale that captivated the queen and her court. Later, with the encouragement of shadowy figures allied to the Irish statesman Daniel OConnell, Ashe embarked on a series of blackmailing and threatening activities, targeting the Duke of Cumberland and causing disruptions in the cabinet meetings of the Duke of Wellington.

Captain Thomas Ashe's story is a captivating blend of mystery, intrigue, and romance, offering a glimpse into the private lives of the royal family during a tumultuous period in British history. Through the lens of James Travers' book, we gain a deeper understanding of this enigmatic figure and his profound impact on the queen and the political landscape of the time.

Weight: 532g
Dimension: 164 x 240 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398106581