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Empress of Pleasure: The Life and Adventures of Teresa Cornelys

Paperback • 2004 • English

Empress of Pleasure: The Life and Adventures of Teresa Cornelys

By Judith Summers

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About the book

Outrageous, ingenious and indomitable, Teresa Cornelys was a unique figure in 18th century Europe whose private life and professional dealings scandalized society. A Venetian opera singer and adventuress, she arrived in England in 1759, leaving a trail of debts and lovers across Europe. She was 36 years old, destitute and the mother of Casanova's child. Within months, she had acquired one of the finest mansions in London's West End - Carlisle House, Soho Square - where she successfully launched ...Show more

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9780141008707

Published year

2004

Language

English

Original title

Empress of Pleasure: The Life and Adventures of Teresa Cornelys

Format

Paperback

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