Frances Greville Countess of Warwick

The World received many letters in response to this novel in serial form. Many wondered who the author was; many found the instalments amusing, and others found them shockingly immoral. The Countess of Warwick

EG 's close friend Lady Warwick , when shown the finished manuscript of this book, warned EG not to publish it, or she would tarnish or ruin her reputation. Indeed, the novel did...