Improbable Adventures of Miss Emily Soldene: Actress, Writer, and Rebel Victorian

Emily Soldene, born to a Clerkenwell milliner, rose to prominence as a leading lady of the London stage and a formidable impresario with her opera company. She later reinvented herself as a journalist and writer, scandalizing London with her backstage revelations. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, she became the toast of New York and toured in Australia and New Zealand. Her life is celebrated in the book "The Improbable Adventures of Miss Emily Soldene."

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2021
Publisher: Allison & Busby

Born into a modest background as the daughter of a Clerkenwell milliner, Emily Soldene embarked on a remarkable journey that saw her ascend to the pinnacle of the London stage and establish her own opera company. As the darling of the theatrical world in London, she later transformed herself into a journalist and writer, causing a scandalous stir with her behind-the-scenes revelations. With a keen eye for navigating the false glamour of Victorian music halls and theaters, Emily effortlessly encountered the Pre-Raphaelites and weathered legal disputes involving the renowned Charles Dickens. Her remarkable adventures took her far beyond the confines of the United Kingdom, as she ventured to Australia and New Zealand, captivating audiences with her performances. In her captivating memoir, titled "The Improbable Adventures of Miss Emily Soldene," her life, brimming with performances, travel, and unforgettable incidents, takes center stage once again.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 21280 x 19535 x 68 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749026578