A review by mugglemom
Gentleman Jack: A Biography of Anne Lister, Regency Landowner, Seducer and Secret Diarist by Angela Steidele

4.0

Have not seen the Netflix series but I do know that the real-life story of Anne Lister is incredible. This novel was extremely informative and not having any other to reference, this very good. Just goes to show that we don't know what we don't know.

I'm always amazed at how much Victorian society so majorly shifted social change.

I'm not sure what to make of the author's take on the Bronte sisters being influenced by Anne but it's not a far leap. I think this very small part of the book distracted me somewhat.

Would love to read all 4 million words by Anne but hell no. This will do just fine.