Book description
William Cavendish, courageous, cultured and passionate about women,
embodies the popular image of a cavalier. Famously defeated at the
Battle of Marston Moor in 1644, he went into a long and miserable
continental exile before returning to England in triumph on the
restoration of King Charles II to the throne in 1660. Lucy Worsley
brings to life a fascinating household of the seventeenth century,
painting a picture of conspiracy, sexual intrigue, clandestine
marriage and gossip. From Ben Jonson and Van Dyck to a savage,
knife-wielding master-cook, Cavalier is a brilliant illumination of
the stately home and all its many colourful inhabitants.
Lucy Worsley is Chief Curator of the Historic Royal Palaces, based at
Hampton Court. She also appears regularly on radio and television, on
BBC1's The One Show, as well as Timewatch and other history programmes.
Lucy is the author of Courtiers: The Secret History of Kensington Palace
and Cavalier: A Tale of Chivalry, Passion and Great Houses. Please drop
in at www. lucyworsley. com for more information.
