The Trials of the King of Hampshire: Madness, Secrecy and Betrayal in Georgian England

Name: The Trials of the King of Hampshire: Madness, Secrecy and Betrayal in Georgian England
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Book Synopsis: A Guardian best history book of 2016 Eccentric, shy aristocrat … or mad, bad and dangerous to know? Neighbour Jane Austen found the 3rd earl of Portsmouth a model gentleman and Lord Byron maintained that, while the man was a fool, he was certainly no madman. Behind closed doors, though, Portsmouth delighted in pinching his servants so that they screamed, asked dairy-maids to bleed him with lancets and was obsessed with attending funerals. After he’d lived this way for years, in 1823 his own family set out to have him declared insane. Still reeling from the madness of King George, society could not tear itself away from what would become the longest, costliest and most controversial insanity trial in British history.

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Step back in time to Georgian England with "The Trials of the King of Hampshire" - a gripping tale of madness, secrecy, and betrayal. This Guardian best history book of 2016 delves into the life of the eccentric 3rd earl of Portsmouth, a man of contrasts - admired by Jane Austen yet shrouded in dark secrets.

Uncover the scandalous truth behind closed doors as Portsmouth's erratic behavior shocks society. Was he truly a model gentleman or a dangerous madman? Find out why Lord Byron's opinion differed, and why his own family sought to declare him insane in a historic trial that captivated the nation.

Don't miss out on this compelling narrative that explores the fine line between eccentricity and insanity in a time of social upheaval. Discover the intrigue, drama, and betrayal that made the trial of the King of Hampshire one of the most controversial in British history.

Ready to immerse yourself in this captivating tale? Order your copy of "The Trials of the King of Hampshire" now and experience the thrill of uncovering a hidden chapter of Georgian England's darkest secrets.

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