The Confessions of Samuel Pepys by Guy de la Bédoyère - ISBN: 9780349147383
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Pepys’s secret diary: love, lust, and scandalous confessions revealed.
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The Confessions of Samuel Pepys

His Private Revelations

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    400 pages

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    17 November 2026

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Summary

‘A brilliantly entertaining and revealing new transcription of Pepys’s diary’ Claire Tomalin

A collection of the most personal aspects of Samuel Pepys’ diaries, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of their publication

The Diary of Samuel Pepys is the most celebrated personal journal in the English language. His candid revelations as he forged his career as a civilian naval official in Restoration London have fascinated readers ever sin…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780349147383
ISBN-10:0349147388
Author:Guy de la Bédoyère
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Abacus
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:400
Release Date:17 November 2026
Weight:455g
Dimensions:22mm x 126mm x 198mm
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The Confessions of Samuel Pepys by Guy de la Bédoyère - ISBN: 9780349147383
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Critics Review

A valuable, thought-provoking investigation of Pepys’s writing * Kate Loveman, author of The Strange History of Samuel Pepys’s Diary *
A valuable, thought-provoking investigation of Pepys’s writing * Kate Loveman, author of The Strange History of Samuel Pepys’s Diary *
A valuable, thought-provoking investigation of Pepys’s writing * Kate Loveman, author of The Strange History of Samuel Pepys’s Diary *
A brilliantly entertaining and revealing new transcription of Pepys’s diary * Claire Tomalin *
A brilliantly entertaining and revealing new transcription of Pepys’s diary * Claire Tomalin *
A brilliantly entertaining and revealing new transcription of Pepys’s diary * Claire Tomalin *
By compiling, translating and commenting on the sections of the diary that focus on Pepys’s personal life, he presents a powerful case for the prosecution… this portrait of a deeply flawed man enhances our understanding of one of England’s great diarists * The Times *
By compiling, translating and commenting on the sections of the diary that focus on Pepys’s personal life, he presents a powerful case for the prosecution… this portrait of a deeply flawed man enhances our understanding of one of England’s great diarists * The Times *
By compiling, translating and commenting on the sections of the diary that focus on Pepys’s personal life, he presents a powerful case for the prosecution… this portrait of a deeply flawed man enhances our understanding of one of England’s great diarists * The Times *
This newly explicit view of Pepys does not negate the continuing value of his diary - which remains a magnificent historical resource - but from now on it will be impossible to go to it in a state of innocence, let alone denial * Guardian *
This newly explicit view of Pepys does not negate the continuing value of his diary - which remains a magnificent historical resource - but from now on it will be impossible to go to it in a state of innocence, let alone denial * Guardian *
This newly explicit view of Pepys does not negate the continuing value of his diary - which remains a magnificent historical resource - but from now on it will be impossible to go to it in a state of innocence, let alone denial * Guardian *
Never less than compellingly readable… adds so much to a fuller understanding of the man himself * Irish Independent *
Never less than compellingly readable… adds so much to a fuller understanding of the man himself * Irish Independent *
Never less than compellingly readable… adds so much to a fuller understanding of the man himself * Irish Independent *

About The Author

Guy de la Bédoyère

Guy de la Bédoyère has written extensively on the ancient world over the last thirty years, most recently Gladius: Living, Fighting and Dying in the Roman Army (which was described by the Sunday Times as ‘highly enjoyable’), Pharaohs of the Sun and Populus. He has also edited the correspondence between Pepys and fellow 17th C diairist, John Evelyn.

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