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Georgianna Cavendish, the Duchess of Devonshire, was one of the most captivating figures of her era. Her novel, shrouded in anonymity, is rich with autobiographical elements that intrigue readers. Initially attributed to contemporary authors like Sophia Briscoe or Fanny Burney, the Duchess ultimately confessed to crafting the tale of Julia Grenville, a Welsh beauty who marries an older man only to discover the shocking truth about her libertine husband. As she navigates the complexities of London society, Julia is guided by a mysterious sylph—a man who watches over her and offers sage advice...

I am the narrator of your nightmares. I narrate horror stories, true crime, gothic tales and poems, true case files, true ghost stories, creepypasta, scary Reddit stories, haunted locations, and everything else that truly terrifies! You can find me on YouTube @duchessofdarkness27 where I have hundreds of videos for your listening pleasure, both long form and shorts.

Join Duchess Katie and Lady Sadie as they explore the works of Historical Romance and the amazing humans writing it. If you like HEAs, or collecting all the books. If you like them with ripped bodices and rakes or rogues. If you love making love at midnight on the roofs of London, then this is the podcast you have been looking for.