02391cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500700014924600750021924600680029426400510036230000470041333600260046033700260048633800360051250000310054850800970057952011760067653400450185265300570189765300390195485600430199399900170203615257UtSlPG20260610133346.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aKD1 aLongueville, Thomas,d1844-192214aThe Curious Case of Lady Purbeck: A Scandal of the XVIIth Century1 aThe Curious Case of Lady Purbeck: A Scandal of the Seventeenth Century1 aThe Curious Case of Lady Purbeck: A Scandal of the 17th Century 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-03-04  aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.  a"The Curious Case of Lady Purbeck: A Scandal of the XVIIth Century" by Longueville is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intriguing life of Lady Purbeck, particularly the events surrounding her tumultuous family dynamics during the reign of James I. It explores themes of love, power, and legal struggles, showcasing the personal rivalries and societal implications of the time.  At the start of the narrative, Longueville introduces the tumultuous backdrop of early 17th century England, particularly focusing on Sir Edward Coke, the Attorney-General, and his new bride Lady Elizabeth Hatton, who is also the mother of Frances Coke—Lady Purbeck herself. The opening sets the stage for the conflict between Coke and his rival, Francis Bacon, and highlights the complications arising from their marriages and alliances. The tension escalates from disputes over Frances’ marriage prospects to powerful suitors, revealing family secrets and ambitions that intertwine with the broader political landscape, hinting at the scandalous events that are to unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPurbeck, Frances (Coke) Villiers, viscountess, -1645  aTrials (Adultery) -- Great Britain40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15257  c56645d56645