Also of interest is that Prime Minister Pitt’s illness resulted in his passing away in January, 1806. His niece, Lady Hester Stanhope, was his nurse and housekeeper until the end.
Real places and events are sprinkled in the story and are too numerous to list. However, the following might evoke a smile:
The prizefight outside Brighton did indeed take place, as did the dinner at the Johnstones’.
The wagers noted regarding Brummell’s matrimonial prospects can be found in White’s famous Betting Book.
And Beau Brummell did indeed gift Frederica, the Duchess of York with a costly lace dress for Christmas and a dog for her birthday.
The Beau Brummell Mysteries are:
DEATH ON A SILVER TRAY
THE TAINTED SNUFF BOX
THE BLOODIED CRAVAT
MURDER IN THE PLEASURE GARDENS
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Copyright © 2001 by Rosemary Stevens
Originally published by Berkley Prime Crime [9780425184417]
Electronically published in 2012 by Belgrave House/Regency Reads
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