Publisher's Synopsis
A compelling historical rags to riches novel! Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Alison Weir, Jean Plaidy and Elizabeth Chadwick.
An unusual marriage sets tongues wagging in high society... England, 1815 Born in modest circumstances, milliner Mary Anne Evans has risen from humble beginnings to own a thriving business. But even she could never have imagined that one day she would be the wife of the most powerful man in British politics... With her wit and beauty, she catches the eye of many men - among them Wyndham Lewis. Marriage to the staid MP brings her social standing and financial security, but she dreams of a grand passion that will sweep her off her feet. And from the moment she sets eyes on Benjamin Disraeli, the die is cast... Charismatic, eloquent and ambitious, the aspiring politician embodies everything Mary Anne desires - and he in turn is captivated by her charm, intellect and lively conversation. The attraction simmers between them despite their differences - and when Wyndham unexpectedly passes away, the path seems clear for them to follow their hearts. But their marriage raises eyebrows in fashionable London society. Opinionated for her times, Mary Anne is a controversial figure, and the age difference between herself and 'Dizzy'- together with Mary Anne's inherited wealth and social acumen - sow the seeds of rumour among the gossips of the ton... As her 'Parliamentary Protégé' ascends to the highest political office in the land, can Mary Anne finally win the acceptance she craves? THE PRIME MINISTER'S WIFE is a charming historical biographical novel set in Victorian England which paints a captivating picture of a woman ahead of her time. 'Immensely entertaining - the same zest and charm as its remarkable heroine' - Sunday Times 'cannot fail to appeal to lovers of romance' - Birmingham Post
