{"product_id":"the-scandalous-life-of-nancy-randolph-an-absolutely-gripping-historical-novel-9781839015748","title":"The Scandalous Life of Nancy Randolph: an absolutely gripping historical novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compelling historical retelling of the first great scandal to shake America.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVictim? Temptress? Murderer?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 1792\u003c\/strong\u003e. At Glentivar Plantation, Virginia, enslaved workers find the body of a white baby hidden amongst logs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJudy and Richard Randolph along with Nancy, Judy's eighteen year old sister, are staying at the plantation. The Randolphs are one of America's most wealthy and influential families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScreams were heard coming from Nancy's room during the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGossip quickly spreads throughout Virginia society: Nancy Randolph had given birth to a child by Richard, people whisper. Together they murdered the child to protect their reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard is tried for murder and the sensational trial shakes the new American nation to its core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe events of that night ripple down the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho was Nancy Randolph?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA calculating seductress and murderer? Or an unwilling victim, groomed and manipulated by her devious brother-in-law?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this retelling of one of America's greatest scandals, Kate Braithwaite brings Nancy Randolph's extraordinary story to vivid and memorable life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of Kate Morton, Emilia Hart, Kristin Hannah, Philippa Gregory, Stephanie Dray and Stacey Halls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders love Kate Braithwaite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eBraithwaite writes with elegance and conviction\u003c\/strong\u003e, setting the scene of the era effortlessly. . . The rave reviews are testament to her talent. For her part, the author is definitely one to watch!' Amazon Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eThis book kept me turning the pages\u003c\/strong\u003e and I was almost sad when it ended. It is so well written and (after I read the Author's notes at the back) I understood \u003cstrong\u003eI was reading a real life story\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Amazon Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully crafted novel, hard-hitting, unsentimental and riveting\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Amazon Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Such an amazing read!! \u003cstrong\u003eCouldn't put it down' \u003c\/strong\u003eAmazon Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eIf you enjoy fiction based on lesser known characters in history\u003c\/strong\u003e, you couldn't do better than read this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can \u003cstrong\u003ehighly recommend\u003c\/strong\u003e it.' Amazon Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful writing\u003c\/strong\u003e and a great story.' Amazon Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eImmaculately researched and vividly imagined\u003c\/strong\u003e tale.' Amazon Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kate Braithwaite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lume Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/02\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 386\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.96d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781839015748","brand":"Lume Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42706791268489,"sku":"9781839015748","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_307df3e8-3907-4f91-8947-26700b4e15bb.jpg?v=1719465556","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/the-scandalous-life-of-nancy-randolph-an-absolutely-gripping-historical-novel-9781839015748","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}