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1840s – 1870: Was Charles Dickens himself the main character in a story of scandal and secrets?
1840s – 1870: Was Charles Dickens himself the main character in a story of scandal and secrets?
Was Charles Dickens the secret lover of young actress Nelly Ternan? How would a man of his renown have hidden such an affair? This engaging book is the first complete account of the scandal that threatened to ruin Dickens – now dramatised as The Invisible Woman, a 2014 BBC film starring Ralph Fiennes – and of the cover-up and sensational revelations that continued for generations.
Author/Guide: Michael Slater Destination: Kent, London Departure Time: 1840s – 1870
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