Gentleman Jack: A biography of Anne Lister, Regency Landowner, Seducer and Secre

Description: Gentleman Jack by Angela Steidele, Katy Derbyshire The extraordinary life of historys first modern lesbian who inspired the television series Gentleman Jack. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The extraordinary life of historys first modern lesbian who inspired the television series Gentleman Jack.Anne Listers journals were so shocking that the first person to crack their secret code hid them behind a fake panel in his ancestral home. Anne Lister was a Regency landowner, an intrepid world traveller ... and an unabashed lover of other women.In this bold new biography, prizewinning author Angela Steidele uses the diaries to create a portrait of Anne Lister as weve never seen her before: a woman in some ways very much of her time and in others far ahead of it. Anne Lister recorded everything from the most intimate details of her numerous liaisons through to her plans to make her fortune by exploiting the coal seams under her family estate in Halifax and her reaction to the Peterloo massacre. She conducted a love life of labyrinthine complexity, all while searching for a girlfriend who could provide her with both financial security and true love.Anne Listers rich and unconventional life is now the subject of the major BBC TV drama series Gentleman Jack. Back Cover Anne Listers rich and unconventional life is now the subject of the major BBC TV drama series Gentleman Jack Anne Listers journals were so shocking that the first person to crack their secret code hid them behind a fake panel in his ancestral home. Lister was a Regency landowner, an intrepid world traveller ... and an unabashed lover of other women. In this bold new biography, prizewinning author Angela Steidele uses the diaries to create a portrait of Anne Lister as weve never seen her before: a woman in some ways very much of her time and in others far ahead of it. Lister recorded everything from the most intimate details of her numerous liaisons through to her plans to make her fortune by exploiting the coal seams under her family estate in Halifax and her reaction to the Peterloo massacre. She conducted a love life of labyrinthine complexity, while searching for a girlfriend who could provide her with both financial security and true love. A fascinating book about a remarkable woman. The Times Angela Steidele has written a Regency romp which gives a vivid glimpse into a hidden world of female eroticism. Spectator Steideles steely account of the lives behind the first rainbowed plaque is a triumph of truth over fantasy. Listers extraordinary pioneering life deserves to be remembered. Guardian Author Biography Angela Steidele has written several books about LGBTQ+ lives in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Love Story: Adele Schopenhauer and Sibylle Mertens was shortlisted for the NDR Kultur non-fiction prize. She won the Gleim Literature Prize for In Mens Clothes, her biography of Catharina Linck, and the Bavarian Book Prize for her novel Rosenstengel. Angela Steidele lives in Cologne. Review A fascinating book about a remarkable woman -- Robbie Millen * The Times *Steideles steely account of the lives behind the first rainbowed plaque is a triumph of truth over fantasy. Listers extraordinary pioneering life deserves to be remembered -- Ruth Scurr * Guardian *Angela Steidele has written a Regency romp which gives a vivid glimpse into a hidden world of female eroticism * Spectator *Paints a vivid picture of a woman who lived and loved as she pleased * Stylist *Steidele might just be a German equivalent to Jeanette Winterson * New Books in German *Really a joy to read * Missy Magazine *What a character, what material! ...And now also a narrative phenomenon * Sueddeutsche Zeitung *A highly recommended book about a breathtakingly adventurous womans life * Deutschlandfunk * Promotional The hidden history of a great British eccentric Long Description The extraordinary life of historys first modern lesbian who inspired the television series Gentleman Jack . The extraordinary life of historys first modern lesbian who inspired the television series Gentleman Jack . Anne Listers journals were so shocking that the first person to crack their secret code hid them behind a fake panel in his ancestral home. Anne Lister was a Regency landowner, an intrepid world traveller ... and an unabashed lover of other women. In this bold new biography, prizewinning author Angela Steidele uses the diaries to create a portrait of Anne Lister as weve never seen her before: a woman in some ways very much of her time and in others far ahead of it. Anne Lister recorded everything from the most intimate details of her numerous liaisons through to her plans to make her fortune by exploiting the coal seams under her family estate in Halifax and her reaction to the Peterloo massacre. She conducted a love life of labyrinthine complexity, all while searching for a girlfriend who could provide her with both financial security and true love. Anne Listers rich and unconventional life is now the subject of the major BBC TV drama series Gentleman Jack . Review Text A fascinating book about a remarkable woman Review Quote A fascinating book about a remarkable woman,Steideles steely account of the lives behind the first rainbowed plaque is a triumph of truth over fantasy. Listers extraordinary pioneering life deserves to be remembered,Angela Steidele has written a Regency romp which gives a vivid glimpse into a hidden world of female eroticism,Paints a vivid picture of a woman who lived and loved as she pleased,Steidele might just be a German equivalent to Jeanette Winterson,Really a joy to read,What a character, what material! ...And now also a narrative phenomenon,A highly recommended book about a breathtakingly adventurous womans life Promotional "Headline" The hidden history of a great British eccentric Description for Sales People First substantial biography of Anne Lister,Anne Listers diaries have cult status,Major BBC/HBO drama of Anne Listers life currently in production, starring Suranne Jones and written by Sally Wainwright. Coming to TV Spring 2019. Details ISBN1788160991 Author Katy Derbyshire Pages 352 Publisher Profile Books Ltd Year 2019 Translator Katy Derbyshire ISBN-10 1788160991 ISBN-13 9781788160995 Format Paperback Subtitle A biography of Anne Lister, Regency Landowner, Seducer and Secret Diarist Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 942.81092 Short Title Gentleman Jack Language English Publication Date 2019-03-28 UK Release Date 2019-03-28 AU Release Date 2019-03-28 Imprint Serpents Tail Edition Description Main Alternative 9781788160988 Illustrations b&w integrated illustrations Audience General NZ Release Date 2019-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123905855;

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