From Windsor to Weymouth, the shadow of scandal was never too far from the walls of the House of Hanover. Did a fearsome duke really commit murder or a royal mistress sell commissions to the highest bidders, and what was the truth behind George III's supposed secret marriage to a pretty Quaker?With everything from illegitimate children to illegal marriages, dead valets and equerries sneaking about the palace by candlelight, these eyebrow-raising tales from the reign of George III prove that the highest of births is no guarantee of good behavior. Prepare to meet some shocking ladies, some shameless gentlemen and some politicians who really should know better. So tighten your stays, hoist up your breeches and prepare for a gallop through some of the most shocking royal scandals from the court of George III's court. You'll never look at a king in the same way again… About the Author: Catherine Curzon is a royal historian who writes on all matters 18th century at www.madamegilflurt.com. Her work has featured on HistoryExtra.com, the official website of 'BBC History Magazine' and in publications such as 'Explore History', 'All About History', 'History of Royals' and 'Jane Austen's Regency World'. She has provided additional research for 'An Evening with Jane Austen at the V&A and spoken at venues including the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, Lichfield Guildhall and Dr Johnson's House. Catherine holds a Masters degree in Film and when not dodging the furies of the guillotine, writes fiction set deep in the underbelly of Georgian London. Her previous book, 'Life in the Georgian Court', is available from Pen & Sword. She lives in Yorkshire atop a ludicrously steep hill.
