Leo Hollis
Inheritance: The tragedy of Mary Davies: Property & madness in eighteenth-century London
Inheritance: The tragedy of Mary Davies: Property & madness in eighteenth-century London
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Inheritance is a novel by Hollis that explores the forgotten life of Mary Davies and the fate of the land she inherited, which became the squares, wide streets, and elegant homes of Mayfair, Belgravia, Kensington, and Pimlico. It tells the story of madness, tragic passion, and the curse of inheritance and includes child brides, mad heiresses, religious controversy, and shady dealing.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Inheritance: The Untold Story of Mary Davies and the Birth of Modern London
The Financial Times has hailed Hollis' work as "brilliant," praising her ability to seamlessly weave together the human tragedy and high politics behind the explosion of one of the world's greatest cities. Dan Snow, in his review, describes the reclaimed history of a woman whose tragic life tells a story of madness, forced marriages, and the rise of the super-rich in London.
On June 1701, a young widow wakes up in a Paris hotel to find a man in her bed. Within hours, they are married, but three weeks later, the bride flees to London, swearing that she never agreed to the wedding. This intriguing tale unfolds as Inheritance charts the forgotten life of Mary Davies and the fate of the land that she inherited as a baby. This land would eventually become the prestigious neighborhoods of Mayfair, Belgravia, Kensington, and Pimlico, known for their wide streets, elegant homes, and luxurious lifestyles.
From child brides and mad heiresses to religious controversy and shady dealings, the drama of Mary's life culminates in a court case that not only determines the state of her legacy but also shapes the future of London itself. Hollis' meticulous research and storytelling bring to life the forgotten characters and events that shaped the city's history, providing a fresh perspective on the birth of modern London.
Weight: 270g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780861543045
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