The gripping biography of a renowned 18th century actress of poor Irish origins who had to learn to fend for herself and her family in an age when women who worked professionally were disdained. Although she achieved fame and bore no less than ten (!) children as the mistress of the Duke of Clarence (later King William IV), Dora Jordan's life ended in bitter disappointment. Her sense of duty, her struggles and her courage are unforgettable.
(Pamela Jaunin - bwl 13 April 2002 ) |
