Biography, Letters & Diaries S.
2 total works
Romantic hero of legend or charismatic self-seeker in love with himself and his cause? Which is the real Charles Edward Stuart? Hugh Douglas goes beyond the flaws of Bonnie Prince Charlie's character to prove that here was a man capable not only of deep and enduring passion, but also love.
The author seeks out the truth about Robert Burns's sex life, examining the extravagance which shaped Burns's life and poetry, tracing his relationships with women, from a loving apprenticeship at his mother's knee, to his many amorous adventures and to Jean Armour his loyal and supportive wife.