The Mistresses of Cliveden

Narratively enthralling … chronicled with scholarship, readability, wit and a fine eye for telling detail. – Andrew Roberts * Evening Standard *
Her scholarship is considerable and yet she wears it lightly, producing a book which is always lively, entertaining and immensely readable. * Daily Express *
Natalie Livingstone has written an utterly fascinating and completely beguiling account of three centuries of high living, high politics, and high drama at one of Britain’s most famous stately homes. A page turner from start to finish, The Mistresses of Cliveden perfectly illustrates why social history rules the shelves; it’s history with all the good stuff left in. – Amanda Foreman, author of GEORGIANA, DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE
A wonderful voyage through the fascinating history of Cliveden - this is a brilliant book full of gripping personalities and beautiful detail. – Kate Williams, author of BECOMING QUEEN and JOSEPHINE
Wide-ranging and deliciously enjoyable… – Juliet Nicholson * The Telegraph *
Meticulously researched. * Mail on Sunday *
A fascinating journey through English social history, with Cliveden at its heart. * Country Life *
Fluently written, the book interweaves [these] personal stories with historical snippets illuminating each era and glimpses of life at the pinnacle of society… The broad sweep through 300 years of social change is packed with plenty of colourful details that capture the heady essence of Cliveden and the bold, spirited women who shared its history * History Today *
This lively story of 400 years of aristocratic high jinks and intrigue is told with expert relish. * Saga Magazine *

Natalie Livingstone was born and raised in London. She graduated with a first class degree in history from Christ’s College, Cambridge in 1998. She began her career as a feature writer at the Daily Express and now contributes to Tatler, Harper’s Bazaar, US Vogue, Elle, The Times and the Mail on Sunday. Natalie lives in London with her husband and two children.

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