Subtitle: A Chronicle of Certain Personal Events written by Miss Melissa Worthing of Hans Town, London to Mollify her Mind and Chasten her Spirit in a time of Great Tribulation. Real people appearing in this historical romance novel include Jane Austen (slightly), Beau Brummel, Shelley, Byron, Sheridan, Sarah Siddons, the Prince Regent. Events consistent with the times are not held back in this novel - backstage escapades, erotic love, ribald humor, blackmail, lethal floggings, and death by starvation are just a few examples. Jacket torn and worn. Book in Very Good condition. Previous owner bookplate. Houghton Mifflin Company. Boston. 1981. USED. $25.00