From torrid affairs and messy duels to corrupt law-enforcers and vengeful ghosts, Emily Brand shares stories that scandalised Georgian society

By Ellie Cawthorne

Published: Monday, 18 September 2023 at 06:54 AM


From torrid affairs and messy duels to corrupt law-enforcers and vengeful ghosts, Georgian Britain loved a good scandal. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, historian and author Emily Brand dishes the dirt on cases that shocked, appalled – and captivated – Georgian society.